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What does a brain mri show that ct scan doesn't?

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Tissue views: While CT scans show bone (fractures) better than MRI, the newer technologies with MRI will show tissues ( think stroke, multiple sclerosis, small tumors or aneurysms) better, and may show real time activity from circulation as well. Side benefit is no radiation from MRI compared to CT.

Answered 12/17/2019

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