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What Is the Most Important Scan for a Brain Tumour?
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What is the most important scan for a brain tumour?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 06 Jun 2026
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MRI is usually the most useful scan for detailed brain tumour evaluation. CT is often used in emergencies or when MRI is not immediately available.

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Dr. Murali Mohan S

Precision in Surgery. Passion in Innovation. Purpose in Care.

MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, 2001

23+ Years in Neurosurgery 30000+ Patients | 8000+ Surgeries 4.9 ★

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