Imaging test
Benefits. 1  MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation. 2  MRI has proven valuable in detecting and staging breast cancer, particularly when other imaging studies (mammography, ultrasound, etc.) fail to provide adequate information.  Imaging tests take pictures of places inside the body to see if there is a tumor or infection present. There are various ways to capture images of the inside of a patient’s body, from using sound waves to x-rays to radioactive dyes. These tests do not generally cause pain. Imaging tests include x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, echocardiograms, PET scans and ultrasound. While many imaging tests use some form of radiation, it is hard to estimate the doses for different exams. For more information about radiation safety in pediatric imaging, go to imagegently.org.  Wide Bore MRI. A wide bore MRI is a type of diagnostic testing procedure offered at Beaumont. It is the same as a traditional MRI with one difference; a larger opening. These scanners boast openings up to 70 centimeters wide along with much shorter tubes to further promote an open experience.  Benefits. 1  MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation. 2  MR images of the soft-tissue structures of the body—such as the heart, liver and many other organs— is more likely in some instances to identify and accurately characterize diseases than other imaging methods.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Head. Guide. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to take pictures of the head. In many cases, MRI gives information that can't be seen on an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan.  Why an MRI is done. An MRI may be done to: 1  diagnose cancer. 2  MRI can help find tumours in the brain, spinal cord, head, neck, bones, breast, muscles or other soft tissue. 3  It can be used to determine the stage (how far the cancer has spread and if it is present in other organs and tissues). 4  help plan cancer treatment.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Guide. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body.  “MRI” stands for magnetic (mag-NET-ik) resonance (REZ-oh-nentz) imaging. MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to make pictures of the body without using x-rays. The pictures, called scans, are 3-dimensional and are shown on a screen. The checklist below helps to show if you can have MRI and MRA.  Many of the techniques developed for medical imaging also have scientific and industrial applications. Medical imaging is often perceived to designate the set of techniques that noninvasively produce images of the internal aspect of the body. In this restricted sense, medical imaging can be seen as the solution of mathematical inverse problems. Medical imaging is the technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention. Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease.
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