MRI Brain with Craniovertebral (CV) Junction

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Also known as MRI CV Junction , Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Craniovertebral Junction , MRI – Craniovertebral Juction (CVJ)

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

Understanding MRI Brain with Craniovertebral (CV) Junction

What is MRI Brain with Craniovertebral (CV) Junction?

A Brain Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) with CV (craniovertebral) junction creates a picture of the back of the head, the foramen magnum (hole in the base of the skull), the first two cervical vertebrae, and surrounding soft tissues.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose cranial nerve and vertebral arteries problems and to detect causes of congenital abnormalities from childhood.

What is MRI Brain with Craniovertebral (CV) Junction used for?

To diagnose cranial nerve and vertebral arteries problems (blockage/compression)
To detect cause of congenital abnormalities from childhood like under development of the brain
To find out stenosis (abnormal narrowing of a body channel due to blockage), chordoma (skull base, spine cancer), tuberculosis, rickets and osteoporosis.