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MRI Nasopharynx With Contrast

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
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Overview

What is MRI Nasopharynx With Contrast?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nasopharynx creates a picture of the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, and surrounding soft tissues. The contrast helps in detecting even the smallest tumors, and hence improves the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the MRI scan.

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 With Contrast 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.

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