Case: MRI: Imaging with Magnetic Fields

A 45-year-old female presents with persistent headaches and occasional blurred vision. Her primary care physician suspects a neurological condition and has referred her for an MRI scan of the brain to rule out any structural abnormalities.

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The MRI scan reveals a small, well-defined lesion in the left temporal lobe, suggestive of a low-grade glioma. The surrounding brain tissue appears normal, with no signs of edema or mass effect.

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What is the primary advantage of using MRI over CT in this case?