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A member asked:
When should i have mri for strained intercostal muscles?
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Not usually. : There is no role for MRI to evaluate "strained" intercostal muscles. Occasionally, ultrasound may be used to evaluate intercostal (and other) muscles. On the other hand, if a chest wall tumor is suspected, MRI may be considered.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Better question: Why do you need the mri? Will it effect the diagnosis and treatment?
Answered 9/11/2013
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