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This general question is difficult to answer, because the answer will depend on the kind of pathology. However, the try of a general assessment may be allowed just in the beginning: if you look at all pathologies detectable by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT), MRI has demonstrated unequivocally a higher sensitivity. This high sensitivity is due to its higher soft tissue differentiation largely independent of the kind of lesion. On the other hand, the diagnostic specifity of MRI is as good or as bad as that of CT. Thus, MRI should be the primary modality for the initial evaluation of patients with symptoms and/or signs referable to the central nervous system.
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Heindel, W., Steinbrich, W. (1988). Suspected Disease of the Brain — MRI or CT ?. In: Falke, T.H.M. (eds) Essentials of Clinical MRI. Series in Radiology, vol 16. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3279-1_6
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