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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 answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

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Answered 9/24/2022

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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.

Answered 9/24/2022

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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.

Answered 9/25/2022

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