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Is mri as safe as ultra sound?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

MRI vs ultra sound: Define what you mean by safe? Both use energy to try to see what is going on. In general US is much safe but much less good at seeing things.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 4/24/2017

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