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What does a small spinal tumor look like on an mri scan? can you tell it's a tumor from looking at scan? thanks

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A tumor: is an abnormal mass, and can have a variety of appearances on MRI depending on the type of tumor. Characterizing it as "small" is relative and inexact, particularly when accurate measurements can be obtained from the MRI scan.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

What does a small spinal tumor look like on an mri scan? can you tell it's a tumor from looking at scan? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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