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Can a full body ct scan find a brain tumor?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Definitely: A head CT will pick majority of brain tumors, in the range of 90-95% with MRI even better as far as resolution.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 2/25/2021

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