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Can an mri tell if a brain tumor is benign or malignant?
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Maybe, or not: Sometimes appearance is characteristic, sometimes not. Other imaging, including pet/ct can help differentiate.
Answered 3/23/2017
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Sometimes.: Depending on the imaging characteristics of the brain abnormality, MRI may be able to tell if it's benign or malignant. A meningioma (benign) has a characteristic appearance and can be diagnosed on mri. Certain malignancies are also characteristic. Contrast enhancement & spectroscopy on MRI are useful.
Answered 4/17/2016
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