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Can mri without contrast detect infections in sinuses or other facial regions?

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Maybe, maybe not: Duplicate question. See previous reply. Ask the radiologist doing the MRI and/or the doctor who ordered it.

Answered 8/24/2019

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A member asked:

Can mri without contrast detect infections in sinuses or other facial regions?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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