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What's the difference of what docs can see/ figure out from looking at an mri vs eeg image?
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Very different: An MRI is a structural scan for the most part (though there are functional scans that are done too, but are less common) that allows you to identify anatomic issues. An EEG is a functional scan of the brain that allows you to determine if certain areas of the brain are "acting" abnormally.
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