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I can't have an mri because there is no record if my shunt contains metal. do i have any options? my shunt was implanted in 1977 .

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Dr. Paul Garrett answered

Get type of shunt: Find out from where you got the shunt exactly the manufacturer and model of shunt you had implanted. Even though it was a long time ago, your surgeon or your hospital should have your records. They can tell you definitively if it is safe.

Answered 10/16/2016

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A member asked:

I can't have an mri because there is no record if my shunt contains metal. do i have any options? my shunt was implanted in 1977 .

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I am diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst in my left frontal lobe. 1st MRI showed the size: 924342mm. Recent MRI showed the Size: 9845*35. I tolerated steroids for four days just. Now having bad headaches. Shunt surgery is really the only option?