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A member asked:

Can a cat scan show inflammation in the brain?

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Yes, : Ct scan or MRI without or with contrast will basically discover everything lurking in the brain.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If done with: With contrast , it can show inflammation . However , MRI might be the best for this purpose.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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