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Would a brain mri detect an acoustic neuroma? i have nf1. but have some on the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma. mri was normal.
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Yes: Coronal projections usually are part of MR brain examination. These would show acoustic neuroma well.
Answered 2/10/2015
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