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I recently had a non contrast mri of the brain. it came back normal. would they have seen a tumor if i had one?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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MRI: An MRI is a sensitive test and if negative it is unlikely that it would miss a tumor of your brain.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I recently had a non contrast mri of the brain. it came back normal. would they have seen a tumor if i had one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

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