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MRI Nasopharynx

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

Overview

What is MRI Nasopharynx?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nasopharynx creates a picture of the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, and surrounding soft tissues.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to detect blockage in the nasal region or cause of nasal bleeding and to find out the presence of any tumor (abnormal mass growth) in the nasopharyngeal region.

Why is MRI Nasopharynx done?

To diagnose nasopharngeal infections like pharyngitis (inflammation of pharynx), epiglottitis (larynx lid inflammation), sinusitis (sinuses inflammation), otitis media (earache due to nasopharyngeal infection).
To detect blockage in the nasal region or cause of nasal bleeding
To find out presence of any tumor/cyst (abnormal mass growth) in the nasopharyngeal region.