Magnetic Resonance Imaging

“...Diagnostic tools include an abdominal X-ray that is taken after ingestion of contrast (a dyelike material that is visible on X-ray); MRI with contrast medium that can often distinguish adenomyosis from fibroids (although its cost precludes its routine use); and a transvaginal ultrasound, which can provide an accurate diagnosis but...”

“...This information is needed in order to determine whether imaging studies (CT scan or MRI) are necessary in order to look for changes in the brain...”

“...Brain aneurysms can be detected by imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed axial tomography (CAT scans) and angiograms...”

“...Brain lesions, with invasion of both gray and white matter, can be seen on a CT scan or MRI.  However MRI findings tend to be inconclusive, and usually include nonspecific lesions and ventricular enlargement...”

“...It is sometimes hard to know whether a CT Scan or MRI should be done if someone exhibits some of the symptoms and signs of brain cancer, but it is important to know that these studies will usually definitively establish whether a brain tumor is...”

“...An evaluation by a neurologist may be an important step, but a CT or MRI will also help.”

“...Physical examination may find that the liver is enlarged; further testing may include ... MRI...”

“...This requires an MRI, and if more information is required then a Myelogram with CT Scan can be used...”

“...This could include routine chest X-ray, CT scans, MRI, barium enema or upper GI and small bowel X-ray studies...”

“...If CHS is suspected, the following tests maybe used ... Brain MRI or CT scan...”

“...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans also can reveal characteristic patterns of brain degeneration that can help diagnose CJD...”

“...Other internal cysts, such as those in the kidneys or the liver, may go unnoticed until an imaging scan (X-ray, MRI scan, CAT scan, ultrasound) detects them...”

“...Diagnosis generally involves ... An MRI scan to confirm diagnosis and rule out other possible causes of symptoms...”

“...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also helpful in revealing muscle inflammation...”

“...Imaging tests (X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, cholangiogram, angiogram) can show suspicious growths such as cancer, blockage, narrowing or dilation of ducts, as well as whether it has spread...”

“...If the cause of the hearing loss seems to be within the brain, the person may have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain...”

“...These techniques include MRI, CT scans, discogram, electromyography, and myelogram...”

“...If a ruptured disc is suspected, the following additional tests are available ... CT and MRI scans to produce a more detailed picture...”

“...The doctor may order blood tests and other tests such as X-rays, CAT scan or MRI.  The final diagnosis depends on a biopsy, in which a surgeon removes a sample of lymphatic tissue (part or all of a lymph node) so that a pathologist can examine it under a microscope to check for...”

“...Some of the tests available to females include ... MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound scan – to get an image of the ovaries, uterus, thyroid or pituitary gland...”

“...IGF-1; elevated prolactin level; elevated liver function; elevated blood urea nitrogen; elevated phosphorus; decreased free thyroxine; elevated thyroid stimulating hormone) and through imaging (MRI shows pituitary tumor)...”

“...Cranial MRI, revealing a pituitary mass...”

“...These tests include ... Magnetic resonance imaging...”

“...of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, or choking); Severe abdominal pain; Vomiting; A diagnostic workup generally includes several of the following: Abdominal ultrasound; Abdominal CT scan or MRI; Complete blood count; Liver abscess aspiration (verifies bacterial infection); Liver scan; Liver function tests; Blood test; Stool test; When detected in time, a liver abscess is usually...”

“...MRI; Angiogram; Biopsy; If liver cancer is diagnosed, the stage – or extent – of the disease needs to be determined in order to plan the best treatment...”

“...In one magnetic resonance imaging study of 98 people, none of whom had back pain, bulging disks were detected in 52% at one or more intervertebral disks and 27% had protrusions...”

“Alternative names: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NMRI), Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a more modern diagnostic imaging technique that produces detailed cross-sections and three-dimensional images of the body without using radiation...”

“...These tests include ... Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides detailed images of bone and soft tissue...”

“...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) usually reveals many more lesions than the CT scan, including some that may be subclinical...”

“...MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans are sometimes done to get a clearer picture of other structures in the spine besides bone...”

“...The CAT scan and MRI look at the structure of the brain, whereas the electroencephalogram (EEG), SPECT scan, PET scan, and evoked studies examine the function of the brain...”

“...The doctor may also order tests that produce pictures of the inside of the body, including ... MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)...”

“...Other tests may include ... A CT scan or MRI of the sinuses and orbit...”

“...A PET scan and CT scan are used together in order to provide more detail; an MRI can also be used, as well as a biopsy (using an endoscope or laryngoscope) to remove a tissue sample for testing...”

“...If further testing is required, it may involve a chest X-ray, MRI scan, CT scan, and/or echocardiogram (this can check for signs of cardiac tamponade...”

“...Radiologic imaging techniques including Doppler ultrasound, Duplex ultrasound, and MRI angiography are used to help diagnose peripheral vascular disease...”

“...If high levels of pituitary hormones are found in your blood, your doctor may arrange for you to have a CT scan or MRI scan.  The scans will normally be able to confirm whether a pituitary tumor is present or not...”

“...Thanks to new imaging techniques (MRI), researchers are now learning more about how the brain processes humor and may one day be able to help people who have lost their sense of humor due to depression or other psychological disorders...”

“...In addition to the neurological examination, doctors often recommend tests, such as imaging studies (computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging), to rule out other disorders with similar symptoms...”

“...Another technique is an MRI scan which can look at the body in sections using a strong magnetic field and radio signals...”

“...If sciatica is suspected, further testing may include blood tests, X-rays, CT scan or an MRI.  MR neurography can diagnose 95% of severe sciatica patients...”

“...Once Spinal Stenosis is suspected, imaging studies may be ordered, including X-rays (good for showing up bone spurs or other abnormalities), MRI (can detect nerve compression, disc or ligament damage, and tumors), and/or a CT or myelogram (if an MRI is not possible)...”

“...This includes the following ... Scans – discovering if or how far the cancer has spread (staging) may involve scans, including ultrasound, CT or MRI to look at the stomach, liver and lymph nodes...”

“...concerning the specific type of stroke, its location, and how severe the damage is, can be determined by using a number of advanced imaging tests including Computerized Tomography (CT) Scans and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)...”

“...One of two brain imaging tests will be used: either a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan...”

“...An MRI may also be helpful...”

“...X-ray, MRI or CT scan can confirm diagnosis but these imaging techniques can sometimes produce false positives...”

“...Electromyography (EMG), CT angiogram, MRI, nerve conduction velocity study, and X-ray may be used to narrow down the problem...”

“...A physical problem can be seen with an MRI, X-rays, or with dye injections into the joint (arthograms)...”

“...Diagnosis involves looking for toxoplasmosis antibodies in the blood, a CT scan of the brain, an MRI of the head, a slit-lamp examination of the eyes, and/or brain biopsy...”

“...The images produced by ultrasound are not as precise as those obtained through a CAT scan or MRI, but it is quick, relatively inexpensive and safe...”

“...tests, including: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Urea and Electrolytes (U+E), Creatinine, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Blood Glucose; Imaging studies, including: Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI/CT brain scan, Spinal MRI, Cystoscopy; The most urgent and necessary procedure is immediate and complete emptying of the bladder, normally involving catheterization...”

“...Head CT scan – often normal; Head MRI scan – may show evidence of inflammation (in about one-third of patients)...”