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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.
Answered 6/10/2014
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If done with: With contrast , it can show inflammation . However , MRI might be the best for this purpose.
Answered 5/17/2015
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