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I had a hit to the fore head got a concussion pcs. mri showed no bleeding. still in extreme pain had raccoon eyes too. can an mri detect a broken skull i socket or nose?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
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Endocrinology 59 years experience
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Answered Sep 24, 2022
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Dr. James Ferguson
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Pediatrics 48 years experience
Raccoon eyes would be expected from blood that gravity brings down from a forehead wound. MRI is great for tissue assessment /injury, but CT is better for bony structures. Eye socket injury would often show other physical signs. Discuss the remaining issues with your doc.
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Dr. Bennett Machanic
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Neurology 54 years experience
MRI likely has ruled out any significant facial fracture, but a CAT scan if clinically indicated would depict a more accurate bone injury. Perhaps a visit to a neurologist might be the next step.
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Answered Sep 25, 2022
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