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If someone have a brain tumor,what is the chance for a neurologist to detect abnormalities by physical examination?

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Depends: The signs and symptoms of brain tumors depend on the type of tumor and location of the tumor. It is not feasible to provide a yes or no answer. If you see a neurologist , s/he should be able to decide if further testing is needed.

Answered 10/16/2016

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Is it possible for a brain tumor not to show up on mri's? my aunt and uncle both had brain tumors so it might run in my family, i also get bad headaches more when i wake up, im going to ask to see a neurologist, this has happened for months now. why?

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I went to neurologist about small headackes back legs hands pain and weakness legs he did the tests(visstrref and said no brain tumor but I am worried?

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My neurologist ordered an MRI of my brain/spinal cord with and w/out contrast. Will this show blood vessels? Will it show if I have an aneurysm? Will it show tumors? I forgot to ask my doctor.

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