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I have had a mri of my brain and have seen a neurosurgeon now what is the next step?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Findings on MRI: It all depends on findings on MRI and subsequent discussion with neurosurgeon.

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Answered 7/9/2015

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