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Can a spinal tumor be diagnosed from the one mri scan? would they know if it was a tumor? thanks
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Tumor: To answer your question, yes, but there are times when MRI has its limitations too. You should ask your physician what your concerns may be and also what his are regarding a formal diagnosis.
Answered 10/6/2017
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