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Is an mri on the brain without contrast sufficient enough to diagnose major problems? ms, tumour, aneurysm, etc?
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Usually, but: Typically, can pick up multiple sizable lesions, but may miss small vascular anomalies or small inflammatory lesions. Usually most significant issues such as tumors are readily visualized.
Answered 4/10/2021
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