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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

DeadLetterOffice

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1. MRI's are generally more accurate than CTs

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Mon Mar 28, 2016, 12:00 AM

Mar 2016

It's not unusual for a CT to suggest X, then a follow-up scan (either CT with contrast dye, or MRI, or MRI with contrast) to provide more detail that shows it's not X.

As to the vertigo/tinnitus, ENT is a great start. I hope that appointment can give you some answers!

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Had an MRI yesterday....... [View all] mrmpa Mar 2016 OP

MRI's are generally more accurate than CTs DeadLetterOffice Mar 2016 #1

This happened to me many times after my breast cancer dx. MoonRiver Mar 2016 #2

Yep they are............ mrmpa Mar 2016 #3

Awesome! Very happy for you! MoonRiver Mar 2016 #4