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Can colon tumors be seen on a lumbar spine mri?
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Possibly: Though unlikely. Generally, a spinal MRI is focused on the spinal structures. However, it is possible. A bigger question would be why you think you have colon cancer.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not really: It is windowed to focus on the lumbar spine so you don't really appropriately visualize the colon on the lumbar spine mri. This particular study is not a good study at all to evaluate the colon. To properly evaluate the colon, ask your doctor to inform you on what study is needed to properly visualize the colon.
Answered 8/12/2015
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