Today, a neurologist who suspects a patient might have a brain tumor would probably order an fMRI scan to confirm its presence.

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While fMRI scans can help locate brain tumors and their effects on surrounding brain tissue, they cannot confirm the presence of a tumor. Other imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scans, as well as biopsy or other tests, are needed to confirm the diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Today, a Neurologist Who Suspects a Patient Might Have a Brain