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Can a pituitary mri be done without contrast?

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Dr. Zeyad Morcos answered

Specializes in Neurology

Generally need : Pituitary MRI are generally done to look for something small, so generally adding Gadolinium (contrast in MRI) will make visualizing it much easier. You need to speak with your doctor and discuss it

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/25/2019

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