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deedee3

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Diagnosing a Brain Tumor Posted: 10-31-07 01:07am


Is it possible to have a brain tumor and have a negative CT scan? I've been having a bunch of really awful and strange symptoms. I had a CT scan and it came back normal so now the neurologist is doing an MRI. If I do have a brain tumor what are the chances of the CT scan coming back normal? Or is this just un heard of? And is it possible to have a brain tumor without headaches? I would really appreciate an answer as soon as possible thanks.

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Posted: 10-31-07 03:45am


Headaches occur in approximately 50 percent of people who have brain tumors, although it's a most common brain tumor symptom. It's possible for patient to has a negative CT scan, but if there is a strong clinical suspicion of a brain tumor, MRI is always performed. MR is more sensitive than CT for detecting intracranial masses and determining the anatomic site of tumor and its extension. CT scan And MRI are very helpful examinations, but the definitive diagnosis of brain tumor can only be confirmed by histological examination of tumor tissue samples obtained either by brain biopsy or open surgery. What kind of symptoms you are experiencing and since when?

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