MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a unique, safe diagnostic method. For the first time, the technique was tested on tubes, obtaining a clear picture. In 2003, the creators of the method received the Nobel Prize. Deciphering MRI is simple, since a clear layer-by-layer picture of the examined organ, system is displayed on the crane. Now this diagnostic system is used in almost every clinic. The technique allows you to quickly, clearly and safely for the patient receive the maximum amount of data.
What is an MRI? Transcription
Magnetic resonance scanners are huge devices shaped like a circle with a hole in the center, or a donut. To perform a diagnostic scan, patients are placed on a special table so that they fit inside the device. Inside the device, patients are placed completely: with the head and legs. Then the organ or part of the body is scanned, in which the image is displayed on the screen. Deciphering MRI allows you to quickly and accurately make a diagnosis, because the doctor sees the examined part of the body in several projections: coronal, sagittal and axial. Vessels and various ductsare displayed in the 3D model.
Deciphering MRI allows you to see all the existing developmental anomalies, injuries, pathological foci of a part of the body and the entire organ being examined. A contrast agent may be used to enhance visualization.
Examination
MRI can be prescribed for pathologies of various parts of the body and organs. This type of diagnostic is used to scan the following areas:
- Heads.
- Neck.
- Spine.
- Joints.
- Internal organs.
- Soft tissue.
- Pelvis.
Each type has its own characteristics of the diagnostic procedure and preparation for it. So.
Head MRI
In order. Deciphering MRI allows you to see which parts of the head have developmental anomalies, as well as where the pathological area is located. This study makes it possible to assess the size of the lesion, the condition of the vessels, joints, endocrine glands.
Deciphering MRI of the brain allows you to see if there is a blockage of blood vessels. And also to assess the condition of the pituitary gland, temporomandibular joint, to identify hematomas, neoplasms in the brain, to see the foci of infection.
Head MRI is ordered if patients complain about:
- Tinnitus occurring at various times.
- Frequent nosebleeds.
- Migraine, dizziness.
- Violation of sensitivity.
- Decrease in concentration, deterioration of memory.
- Incoordinationmovement.
Deciphering the MRI of the brain allows you to see what became of the patient's psychological disorders, and not only. During the examination, the following types of ailments can be detected in the patient:
- cysts;
- trauma, bruising;
- abscesses;
- new growths;
- blockage of GM vessels, etc.
Deciphering MRI of the brain allows you to quickly and accurately diagnose, assess the patient's he alth status. The procedure is allowed by the doctor. The reliability of the result is more than 98%. MRI is the only examination method that makes it possible to see hard-to-reach places that cannot be seen using other diagnostic methods.
Abdominal MRI
Most of the main organs are located in the abdominal cavity. This is the space in which are concentrated:
- liver and gallbladder;
- stomach and pancreas;
- intestines;
- spleen.
MRI of the abdominal cavity is performed in cases where the doctor cannot make a definitive diagnosis, and other examination methods are not possible. Or they give an incomplete picture of the pathology.
Deciphering MRI results most often shows metabolic abnormalities associated with the absence of the enzyme. Also, this type of examination allows you to see inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs (gastritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, etc.). Tomography is performed with or without contrast. The final examination method is selectedspecialist.
Spine examination
One of the complex systems of the human body is the spinal column. It distinguishes several departments, consisting of individual vertebrae.
In pathology, tomography is often prescribed. Usually it is carried out with degenerative-dystrophic diseases, metabolic disorders in bone tissues. MRI is also prescribed for oncological ailments, spinal injuries, developmental anomalies.
Pay attention. Deciphering MRI of the spine allows you to see lesions in any of its sections of the column, tumors, metastases. Scanning builds distinct images of pathological areas where hernias, inflammations, and developmental anomalies are visible. This type of diagnostic also defines:
- arthritis;
- sclerosis;
- complications after injuries, operations;
- disc breaks;
- compression of nerve endings by discs;
- displacements, dislocations of the vertebrae;
- spinal stenosis and other types of ailments.
Tomography is a very accurate diagnostic tool. Its use allows not only to quickly and correctly establish the pathology, but also shows the structure of tissues in detail. The clarity of the picture makes it possible to distinguish old scars from new pathological foci on it.
Examination of the larynx
Next. Deciphering the MRI of the larynx allows you to visualize the tissues, their structure, as well as assess the condition of the lymph nodes, blood vessels and trachea. Pictures help to see even the most minimal changes in the structure of the organ.
Tomography helps to recognize inflammatory areas, neoplasms, laryngitis, to determine the cause of breathing problems. Also, during an MRI, the doctor can assess the condition of the vessels, their patency.
Contraindications
MRI of the head and other parts of the body has contraindications. The examination is not carried out if the patient weighs more than two hundred kilograms. Also, you can not use magnetic resonance imaging for those who have pacemakers and various metal elements in the body. These can be joints, braces, metal crowns, rods in the spine.
Metal elements will not form a clear image on the screen. To prevent this from happening, you must immediately, before the examination, inform the doctor about the presence of such details.
You cannot perform the procedure if:
- Patient unable to hold breath during abdominal examination;
- bypass was performed;
- the patient cannot remain still for a long time due to pain.
Do not prescribe the procedure to claustrophobic patients.
Conclusion
MRI is an indispensable diagnostic method that helps to identify a variety of pathologies without additional examinations. Just one examination gives the maximum amount of information about the structure of organs and systems, their features of development. This technology is considered the safest, which is why it can be performed on children and pregnant women from the second trimester.
