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Can a mri of the brain detect retinoblastoma in kids thanks?
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Yes..but: It is often picked up on eye exam and confirmed by computerized tomography. CT has the benefit of being a faster study that may not require general anesthesia as would an MRI for young kids.
Answered 11/27/2018
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