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MRI Face And Neck With Contrast
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Understanding MRI Face And Neck With Contrast
What is MRI Face And Neck With Contrast?
An MRI scan is a noninvasive imaging test for detecting abnormalities unable to be seen in other procedures. MRI produces high-resolution images that help diagnose the problems. MRI with contrast uses contrast agents (a type of MRI dye) for enhancing the image quality and adding clarity to the MRI image. Before an MRI you need to inform the technologist about any device or metal implant in the body.
An MRI face and neck with contrast shows tissues, bones, blood vessels, and joints. It is done to detect tumours, infections, or conditions of the cartilage and bone. It also helps determine the degree of progress of any known cancerous tumour. The test usually takes about 60 minutes.
What is MRI Face And Neck With Contrast used for?
- To diagnose the cause for regular pain, stiffness, weakness or numbness in the cervical spine/neck
- To find out the birth defects of the spine due to accident, injury/trauma to the cervical spine, osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- To detect high level of scoliosis (sideway curve of the spine), multiple sclerosis (damaged mylein sheath cover of the spinal cord and brain nerves)
- To trace the tumors, abnormal growth or lumps in the cervical spine, salivary gland tumor, face cancer, orbital cancer
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