“Can an MRI detect tumors?”

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“Can an MRI detect tumors?”

I am a 52 year old female. My doctor suspects I might have a tumor and ordered an MRI scan of my head. Can an MRI detect tumors?

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Yes.

**Lorenzo M. Farolan** Radiologist Mcallen, TX · Accepted Answer

Lorenzo M. Farolan Radiologist Mcallen, TX

Yes....

**Clay Hinrichs** Radiologist Hackettstown, NJ · Accepted Answer

Clay Hinrichs Radiologist Hackettstown, NJ

The simple answer is yes.

**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

Absolutely, the best way. All the best.

**Donald R. Massee** Radiologist Riverside, CA · Accepted Answer

Donald R. Massee Radiologist Riverside, CA

Yes, MRI with and without contrast is generally the best imaging modality for brain tumors.

**Yariv Cohen** Radiologist Glenview, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Yariv Cohen Radiologist Glenview, Illinois

Yes, MRI is a very good tool to detect tumors.

**Michael Pole** Radiologist Wauseon, OH · Accepted Answer

Michael Pole Radiologist Wauseon, OH

Absolutely.