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34/f. getting my first mri w contest of brain on monday. what can they find? what would it not show? been having pressure/tightness in l. forehead/ temple area for a month after what was diagnosed a sinus infection. ear also clogged?

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Likely will be nl.: Sinus issues are by far better visualized with a CAT scan. However, perhaps there is a question of a bone infection (osteomyelitis)? Doubt likelihood of intracranial structural abnormality, but discuss with your doctors to understand their thinking

Answered 1/27/2021

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A member asked:

34/f. getting my first mri w contest of brain on monday. what can they find? what would it not show? been having pressure/tightness in l. forehead/ temple area for a month after what was diagnosed a sinus infection. ear also clogged?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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