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What test is better for detecting a small adrenal tumor? an mri w/without contrast or a ct? i prefer the mri to avoid the radiation but i have heard that an mri could miss a tumor if it is too small. is this true, or is it just as good as the ct?
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CT Scan: A non-contrast CT is usually sufficient to identify a tumor. However, the addition of contrast (an “adrenal protocol” CT) can add additional information, primarily in determination of risk of malignancy.
Answered 11/27/2019
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