MRI Cisternography

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: MRI Cisternography
Price: 6300 INR
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This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.

Understanding MRI Cisternography

What is MRI Cisternography?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) cisternography is a radiation test that creates images of the cerebrospinal fluid CSF. The CSF flows through the cavities of the brain and spinal cord. Hence, it is done to figure out problems with the flow of the CSF such as CSF leakage into nose or ear due to trauma or post brain surgery, CSF rhinorrhea (abnormal contact between nasal cavity and arachnoid space of sinus) and check the extent of brain damage caused due to traumatic brain injuries.

CSF leak can cause persistent headaches, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea etc. The leak can be treated with bed rest (2-3 days), hydration, as well as IV and saline infusions or surgery (to treat leak in the skull), in severe cases.

What is MRI Cisternography used for?

To find out the spinal or CSF leakage into the nose or ear due to trauma or major brain surgery
To detect CSF rhinorrhea (abnormal contact between nasal cavity and arachinoid space of sinus)
To check extent of the brain damage due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and assess the brain base