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Yes, an MRI can be used to detect cancer in the knee by providing detailed images of the soft tissues, bones, and cartilage in that area. It can help identify tumors, assess their size and extent, and determine if cancer has spread to nearby structures. However, a definitive diagnosis often requires additional tests, such as a biopsy.
What else can I help you with?
Does mri show cancer of the prostate?
An MRI is one of the tests that can be used to show possible abnormalities with the structure of the prostate and surrounding tissues. Further tests such as biopsies would be used to confirm cancer.
Does a mri show all problems with tears in the knee?
Yes. An x-ray shows only bones; an MRI shows bones+tissues+muscle.
How would spinal cancer show on an MRI?
An MRI may show brain changes in a patient that has bacterial meningitis. However, the diagnosis is not given based on images alone.
Would an MRI show bone cancer of the lower back?
Yes, an MRI can show bone cancer in the lower back. It provides detailed images of soft tissues, bones, and the surrounding structures, making it effective for detecting tumors, including those in the vertebrae. Additionally, MRI can help assess the extent of the cancer and its impact on nearby tissues. However, while it can show lesions or abnormalities, a definitive diagnosis may require a biopsy.
Can you have an MRI after a total knee replacement?
Yes
What is the difference between an Otis and conformis knee?
The Otis knee uses a MRI pre-operatively to determine optimal placement of a standard knee implant; the Conformis knee uses a MRI to fabricate a custom implant and instruments made specifically for the patient's anatomy replacing only the diseased portion of the knee.
What did you do to your knee?
Get an x-ray or MRI. Meanwhile, if SEVERELY painful, get a brace.
Why would a doctor request a MRI?
To see if you have cancer or cancerous tissue.
Can a wart on the knee cause cancer on the knee?
No...it cant! :)
Can arachnoiditis show on Mri in the brain as lesions?
Yes, a arachnoidtis will show on an MRI. This will show up on an MRI as a brain lesion, but doctors will furthur be able to determine exactly what the lesion is from.
Does a contraceptive implant show up on an mri scan?
Yes, contraceptive implants show up on MRI.
what is a lumbar discgram why doesnt it show on mri?
There is no real reason why a lumbar discgram will not show up on a mri.
