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Avatar f tn MRI is a non-invasive test, which uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and all internal body structures. You may be asked to wear a gown, or your own clothes minus any metal fasteners. Fasting guidelines vary with the type of examination. Some MRI may require swallowing of contrast or a contrast injection if you are not allergic to contrast after skin testing and if your kidney function is all right.
Avatar m tn I want to say something about the MRI and with the help of MRI you can easily get the information about the scapula. In many cases MRI gives information about structures in the body that can't be seen as well with an X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan. MRI can find changes in the structure of organs or other tissues. It also can find tissue damage or disease, such as infection or a tumor. So this is better than the X-ray or CT Scan.
Avatar m tn Hi guys. I finally convinced surgeon to send me for a second opinion, since burning nerves didn't help at all. It's been over a year since last mri, so new Dr asked for new scan before seeing me. I have two weeks to wait for visit but I got report and copies of the scan today. Need some help interpreting results. C5-6: Abnormal signal is noted extending posteriorly from the disc to the right of midline impressing upon the thecal sac and effacing a portion of it.
Avatar f tn Hi there. The MRI and bone scan works by two very different mechanisms. An MRI is an imaging study where it will only detect abnormal topographical or physical structures of the areas scanned. A bone scan can detect areas in the bone of increased bone turn over or increased remodelling, much like what is seen in patients with metastatic cancers to the bone/spine.
Avatar m tn Hi, I am 37 y.
Avatar m tn MR imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, printed or copied to CD. MRI does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays). MR angiography (MRA) is used to examine blood vessels in key areas of the body, including the: brain kidneys pelvis legs lungs heart neck abdomen Hope this helps...
Avatar f tn I went and saw my family doctor about my migraines and he decided to refer me to a neurologist and asked that I get a CT scan. While waiting for the neurologist to get to me, now the nurse calls me and say that I need a MRI before going to see the neurologist. There was no mention of the MRI prior to this phone call and I wanted to make sure that this is necessary. I don't have money to waste! ;) Doesn't a MRI and CT scan basically do the same thing?
Avatar m tn The vice versa is true for MRI. MRI can produce images in any plane but CT scan cannot. CT scan uses X-ray imaging whereas MRI uses radio waves and magnets. Radiation exposure is moderate in CT scan and there is no radiation exposure in MRI. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else. Take care!
Avatar f tn The report describes possible long standing degeneration/ injury in the substance of the medical meniscus (one of the internal structures of the knee joint). The fabella is a small bone that occurs rarely in humans and should not be anything worrisome. Hope this helps. Take care!
Avatar n tn MRI on the other hand is a medical imaging technique which is used to visualize soft tissues and internal structures in the body. MRI will show the changes the soft tissues caused by changes in the blood vessels. MRI is for specifically looking at the blood vessels.
Avatar f tn Ok, thanks for your answer. Best regards!
Avatar f tn This can be ruled out by a CT scan or MRI. To diagnose a TIA or mini stroke you need to have a MRI close to the episode. If TIA is suspected then all predisposing factors to TIA should be ruled out like polycythemia vera, sickle cell disease, diabetes, hyperviscosity syndromes, hypertension etc. Yes, MS too is a possibility but one cannot say for sure unless tests are done. Please consult a neurologist. Take care!
Avatar f tn MRI BRAIN WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST HISTORY: Multiple sclerosis diagnosed in 2010. Numbness in hands and his neuropathic pain on the left side of the body. TECHNIQUE: Using a 1.5 Tesla magnet, multiple pulse sequences were obtained before and after intravenous contrast administration. Contrast: The patient was injected with 13 mL Dotarem. No reported adverse reactions. COMPARISON: Brain MRI 6/6/2014.
Avatar m tn t had an MRI, you might want to start there. Xrays will not show the internal structures of the vertebro body. Please let me know how things turn out. Best wishes!!
Avatar m tn I went for an MRI of the brain and ears..nothing was abnormal with the internal structures of my ears, but it did show that I have multiple nasopharyngeal cysts..can this be causing all of these symptoms, and what is usually done for this problem..I have not heard from the ENT yet..I received my report, and faxed it to the office..There is not a lot of information about this on the web..except for a short article that said that this is uncommon. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar n tn Small amount of signal within the body of the lateral meniscus, might represent a small tear with adjacent small parameniscal cysts. Ligaments: Anterior cruciate ligament: Mild increased signal within the anterior cruciate ligament, might be related to prior sprain. Posterior cruciate ligament: Intact Medial collateral ligament: Thickening of the MCL at the femoral attachment site is suggestive of prior injury.
749963 tn?1298037994 The ventricles and sulci are unremarkable without evidence of hydrocephalus, elevated intracranial pressure, significant focal mass effect or shift of the midline structures. The midline structures and craniocervical junctions are unremarkable. No abnormal intra or extra axial fluid collections are present. The internal carotid, verberal and basilar flow-voids are present.
Avatar n tn Hello, Yes, your brain anatomy can be visualized on an MRI scan. A CAT scan can visualize skull fractures, tumors, etc., but an MRI shows your underlying vascular structures of the brain. I, too, have suffered with trigeminal neuralgia, which has been controlled with Neurontin and also steroid injection blocks in head and neck. I hope this has been of some help to you.....Take care.....
Avatar n tn With normal x-rays, major fractures are ruled out while injuries to soft tissue structures such as muscles/ ligaments/ tendons and internal knee structures would need to be evaluated with an MRI. Meanwhile it is advised to rest the leg and limit activities and weight bearing. A crutch may be useful for the same. For symptomatic management it is advised to keep the leg elevated; while ice-packs and tylenol/ OTC NSAIDS may be helpful for pain relief. Hope this is helpful. Take care!
Avatar m tn Minor joint effusion Conclusion Tear posterior horn medial meniscus. Remaining internal structures of the knee appear grossly intact. Knee causes lots of pain and discomfort and some nice noises. What are the chances of this needing surgery?
4205995 tn?1351169508 Ok thanks just one more thing can a ct scan with dye an a ct scan without dye and a mri with out dye miss a brain tumor
Avatar f tn It can show tumors if large or causing mass effect on adjacent structures but may miss smaller or more subtle tumors. If high clinical concern for tumor, consider MRI brain with and without contrast. However, different clinical scenarios may require tailored approaches. For more info: https://acsearch.acr.