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Would a brain mri w/o contrast & a ct scan with and w/o contrast show a brain tumor causing symptoms? worried that it could have been missed.

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Dr. Kevin Yoo answered

MRI: A MRI with contrast is sufficient to detect evidence of a brain tumor. If there is any question as to whether a brain tumor is present or not, one can opt to repeat the MRI of the brain with contrast three months after the last MRI brain was obtained.

Answered 7/7/2018

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A brain MRI: With contrast would provide the highest sensitivity for detection of a brain tumor, but considering the negative noncontrast MRI and negative CT with/without contrast, there is a very low likelihood of a brain tumor, and a MRI with contrast would probably only be necessary if there is a high clinical suspicion.

Answered 3/12/2021

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