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Does a neurological exam does not rule out a possibility of a brain tumor?

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Correct: Some (many) brain tumors cause no symptoms and a neurologic examination may be normal.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Kenneth Reichert answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Brain tumor: Although a thorough neurologic examination can identify the location of a deficit, an MRI with contrast is usually required to confirm the cause of the deficit.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Correct: Some patients have a completely normal neurological examination and yet are shown by scans to have a brain tumor, so this is certainly possible.

Answered 9/12/2013

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