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Had an mri of brain &cervical spine for potential ms radiologist decided to do full spine last min. is this normal practice or would he have a reason?
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Usually a reason: and it's usually a questionable finding at the lower cervical , high thoracic level....whatever it is it's a RADIOLOGIST'S decision which has to be "honored" ...BTW ASK QUESTIONS of your PROVIDERS whoever they are..you have the RIGHT to decide what tests you wish to have and you should hear the REASONS for these tests no matter who "orders" them! My opinion only Dr Z
Answered 5/26/2018
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