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If you had an eye tumor would it show on a brain mri scan?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Depends on size,loc: MRI's limited resolution in "standard" view can miss tumors <1 cm in size. Dedicated MRI of the orbits (eyes) can see tumors that are ~0.2 cm in size, but require a special order to perform. Also, the tumors show up in a way that can be confused with normal vitreous fluid in the eye, so often dye is needed, depending on location. Talk to an ophthalmologist about symptoms 2 c if MRI order's correct

Answered 12/15/2016

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