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Mary Ann Peterson, M.D.

Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Mary Ann Peterson is a radiologist practicing in Edison, NJ. Dr. Peterson specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patient's body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
40 years Experience
Mary Ann Peterson, M.D.
  • Edison, NJ
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Accepting new patients

An MRI found a tumor in my son's brain. Would he need surgery if it's not cancerous?

It depends if it enlarges, where it is located, if it is causing symptoms, or if it is causing significant mass effect. Your neurologist or neurosurgeon would be better to answer READ MORE
It depends if it enlarges, where it is located, if it is causing symptoms, or if it is causing significant mass effect. Your neurologist or neurosurgeon would be better to answer this question,
since they know your son and the case.