MRI of the head
Current and accurate information for patients about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Head. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the exam, benefits, ...
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Alternate Names : Nuclear magnetic resonance - cranial, Magnetic resonance imaging - cranial, MRI of the head, MRI - cranial, NMR - cranial, Cranial MRI, Brain MRI, MRI - brain, MRI - head
Definition ...
MRI of the head may be used to look for the cause of headaches. For more information, see:
Should I have imaging tests to find out what's causing my headaches?
See pictures of a standard MRI machine and an open MRI machine.
MRI of the head
CT scan of the head
Ultrasound of the head
Infectious disease work-up, including blood cultures and possible spinal tap
Metabolic work-up, such as blood tests to look at electrolyte levels
Standard eye exam ...
MRI of the head
Urinalysis
Urine output
Treatment
The cause of the underlying condition should be treated when possible.
MRI of the head
EEG (may show general slowing of brain waves)
CT scan of the head
Treatment ...
CT scan or MRI of the head: These scans give a detailed, 3-dimensional picture of the brain. They can show brain atrophy (shrinkage) that is consistent with ADC as well as changes in the appearance of different parts of the brain.
Lumbar puncture
MRI of the head
Tests to rule out a stroke or other nervous system problems
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Skull x-rays, CT, or MRI of the head help rule out head trauma or cerebral vascular disorders. A cranial nerve exam is crucial for those with vertigo. Nystagmus or vertigo alone suggests an inner ear disorder.
Brain imaging tests such as a CT head scan or an MRI of the head may be done to rule out other causes of symptoms when the diagnosis is unclear.
Gadolinium-enhanced MRI of the head to detect lesions of the cerebellopontine angle may be needed in patients with an abnormal neurologic examination or those whose audiologic testing shows poor word recognition, ...
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MRI of the head may be an alternative to a CT scan, but is not as good at showing bleeding in the brain.
Cerebral angiography or spiral CT scan angiography of the head is used to pinpoint the location and size of the aneurysm.
Blood levels
Chromosome study to look for changes (mutations) in the ABCD1 gene
MRI of the head
Treatment ...
An MRI of the head is a non-invasive procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct detailed pictures of brain tissues. Your doctor may want to perform an MRI to look for abnormalities in or near the pituitary gland.
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis to look for the presence of ovaries and a uterus and to rule out any masses or large cysts
CT scan of the head to look for brain tumors and abnormalities of the pituitary gland
MRI of the head to look for ...
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