Question 1

what do dark areas on mri brain mean?

Accepted Answer

depends: "dark" areas can mean different things on different sequences in a given mri. The normal brain is dark on some sequences, such as the attached picture. Please rephrase your question for a better answer.

Question 2

can you tell me are mri brain scans bad in anyway?

Accepted Answer

No radiation is good: Mri scans can be done safely if there is no metal or metal fragments in the body. If there are (ie. Fragments in the eye from welding), this could be dangerous. The other issue is if contrast is given (usually for brain tumors). If a person has poor kidney function as determined by lab tests, the contrast can lead to the nephrotic syndrome which can severely damage the kidneys.

Question 3

are mri brain scans bad for your health in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no known detrimental effects of MRI when used for standard medical purposes, except for rare chance of IV contrast allergic reactions, and accidents causes by inadvertently bringing ferromagnetic  metallic objects within the magnetic field.

Question 4

true that mri brain scans usually require an injection of contrast?

Accepted Answer

Often: Because brain mri's are considered the cadillac of brain imaging, contrast is often used to improve sensitivity for detection of infection and tumor. However, if you have low kidney function or an allergy to gadnolinium (mri contrast) you should alert the ordering provider or MRI technologist.

Question 5

dont understand mri of brain results?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest you consider one or more of these options: 1. Discuss results with the doctor who ordered the MRI   2. Meet with the radiologist and discuss the images directly.  3. Obtain a virtual consult on HT, and have your films and reports, with medical information available (www.connect@healthtap.com).

Question 6

what is the likely outcome of an mri brain scan?

Accepted Answer

More information: Mri provides a great deal of information about the anatomy of the brain, lining of the skull, blood vessels, and surrounding bone/soft tissue structures.

Question 7

i need help with understanding my mri of brain and sella.?

Accepted Answer

Review with your doc: Your doctor who ordered this study can review it with you and help explain anatomy and findings.  If you are just reading the report, it will be difficult to understand.

Question 8

what does no abnormal susceptibility of brain parenchyma mean on mri brain report?

Accepted Answer

: Your question cannot be fully answered as we have NO ability to view the films on our general public education site, and you have provided but a portion of the report.  Most likely this is NORMAL, but you would have to directly ask the ordering doctor and the radiologist to obtain the most accurate information.

Question 9

re: mri brain - what is foci and what is significance of size, number and locations?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Foci indicates scattered lesions in different areas of the brain and need clinical correlation to diagnose significance.  If the lesions are changing in size, number, location, and also are causing neurological symptoms, this likely is consistent with multiple sclerosis, but a variety of other possibilities could be considered.  Discuss fully with your doctor.

Question 10

does it make sense to do a 7t mri brain scan in epi diagnostic if 1.5t shows no abnormalities. my epi developped on the 3rd day of life.

Accepted Answer

Brain imaging: A 7 tesla MRI is not usually performed in humans, but reserved for research in animals.  In any case, it is not likely to see anything that was not evident on a 1.5 t mri.

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What is the likely outcome of an mri brain scan?

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What does no abnormal susceptibility of brain parenchyma mean on mri brain report?

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