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The xrays in back spine can show a tumor or cancer in spine? or mri only?
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Standard X-rays may reveal only indirect effects on the vertebrae. A far more complete image is available from MRI or CAT techniques, and resolution is clearly superior.
Answered 8/10/2021
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