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Do CAT Scans Show Aphasia And Neurological Disorders?
Question: WIll a CAT scan show Aphasia? Or signs of a neurological disorder ?
Brief Answer:
It can
Detailed Answer:
Every test has limitations and that is why you have to know what you are looking for first. CT scans are older technology and do not show as much detail as MRI but function in the same way. both MRI and CT scans show structural changes so if the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by a permanent structural change such as stroke or tumor than they would show up. Tell me a little more about the story and maybe I can help.
It can
Detailed Answer:
Every test has limitations and that is why you have to know what you are looking for first. CT scans are older technology and do not show as much detail as MRI but function in the same way. both MRI and CT scans show structural changes so if the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by a permanent structural change such as stroke or tumor than they would show up. Tell me a little more about the story and maybe I can help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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