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tom2100
Ultra sound detected a small AAA 2.6 cm 4yrs ago Each subsequent year it increased, 3.1, 3.6, 4.2. My cardiologist decided to refer me to a surgeon for further tests. MRI indicated NO enlargement at all. Why the discrepancy between ultra sound and MRI?
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Well, only one of the two can be right.
Normally, the MRI is more reliable, but the trend comes from 4 successive echo's, which sounds very reliable too.
I would discuss the discrepancy with the surgeon and demand a trustworthy explanation .
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