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Does a normal non contrast mri (for epilepsy assessment) rule out all tumors and other pathology / neoplasms? what is the accuracy in detecting a tumor? still worried that tumor was missed, mri contrast prescribe hosp. only did non contrast!?
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100% ruled out: You are going to see any tumors in the Central Nervous System (CNS) with a non-contact MRI. Only reason to add on contrast is to assess vasculature and for things related to the vascular system such as small aneurysms. Tumors are not more easily found by using contrast . Put your mind at ease - you don't have a brain tumor. If still concerned about specific issues, see neurologist...
Answered 12/1/2020
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Worrying : As has been mentioned, MRI should be reassuring, and essentially excludes any key pathology. Sounds like you have concerns re hospital order. Talk to administrator and radiology.
Answered 12/1/2020
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