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Does getting an mri reveal brain tumors?
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Yes: An MRI of the brain should reveal a brain tumor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Usually: An MRI is probably the best way to detect a brain tumor in a patient who has symptoms or findings on a medical examination that suggests a brain tumor may exist. Getting an MRI if you are asymptomatic(have no medical issues) is unwarranted and should not be done.
Answered 5/26/2016
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Yes: If present, an MRI would identify a brain tumor.
Answered 9/14/2014
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