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Can wiggle artifact in a mri of the brain make it difficult to fully observe all parts of the brain in detail? specifically the pituitary gland?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It depends: how severe the artifact is, but yes.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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