Would A Brain Tumor Show Up In An MRI Without Contrast?

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

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Question : I recently had a brain mri without contrast. It came back normal. I have been terrified that I have a brain tumor. My question is, would a brain tumor show up on an mri without contrast?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this disturbing thought. However, with a normal MRI, you are fine. MRI without contrast is good enough to highlight masses if there is any. Its normal report is very reassuring and there is little to worry about any more.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and let me know if there is something more u would like us to talk about at this time.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Thank you so much. That makes me feel so much better! I was truly terrified I had a tumor!

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to know you are relieved!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

An MRI is unbeatable in identifying soft tissue solid tumors. Be relaxed and keep me updated.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar