Question 1

is there a difference between cervical mri and neck mri?  for detecting mass or scar tissue, which is more useful - ct or mri?

Accepted Answer

Cervical spine MRI: Focuses on the spine and disks of the neck. Mri of the neck is designed to see all the soft tissues as well as the spine and is not as detailed a look at the spine. Mri contrast is often used for neck MRI and less so with cervical spine mri. Mri is usually better than ct looking at/characterizing neck soft tissues (masses, etc.).

Question 2

what does scar tissue look like on mri?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Sometimes not visible, but if large enough appears like an increased density (white appearing). Mri is good for visualizing differing density of soft tissue, including scars.

Question 3

what test would be the best to pick up scar tissue all around scapular area...mri?  should it be done with contrast?

Accepted Answer

MRI: MRI definitely gives you a better picture of the sift tissues and any disruption/abnormality. Unless you are concerned about vascular compromise of some type,  you should not really need contrast.  However, if pain occurs in certain positions that could indicate vascular compression or compromise,  then getting it with contrast to see if everything is okay would be the way to go.

Question 4

does an mri detect scar tissue in the hip?

Accepted Answer

: You really want to ask your treating physician this question, because they will know what they are looking for and which tool to use.  In the interim here is a scholarly paper on the subject that may give you the information you need. Best wishes:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749806310011035

Question 5

how does scar tissue look in mri of pituitary?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Depends on which sequence you are seeing it.  There are many sequences on mri.

Question 6

does scar tissue in your knee show up on a mri?  please help

Accepted Answer

It can: Depending on the amount of scar tissue and its location. Mri is excellent at looking at the soft tissues of the knee.  If your knee clicks, a MRI will probably determine the cause if a physical examination cannot.

Question 7

does a mri show scar tissue? if not what test shows it? on your knee

Accepted Answer

Have you: Have you had injury or surgery on your knee? It will show abnormalities but discuss with your orthopedist.

Question 8

can mri alone detect scar tissue in the leg or is a contrast agent required to see it?

Accepted Answer

Mri alone: Contrast is to look at blood vessels. Scar is dead tissue. No blood vessels. Dead skin. No contrast required.

Question 9

does scar tissue show up on a knee mri?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Scar tissue inside the knee  can show up on MRI sometimes.  The knee is surrounded by an envelope or capsule and what people often refer to as scar tissue can be shrinking of the capsule.  If there was some soft tissue injury such as a muscle tear then it may show up on mri. It also depends on the size of the magnet. There are 3.0 tesla magnets out now which show more then smaller magnets.

Question 10

what does scar tissue look like on a mri of knee?

Accepted Answer

Not perfect but ...: Please see http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/mri-with-contrast.Html.  Scroll down to the image of the MRI lumbar spine.  The "bright" tissue surrounding the posterior  l5-s1 disc is what scar tissue looks like on MRI when it enhances.  Usually, scar tissue looks  "dark"  on t1 and t2 weighted sequences.   Scarring generally looks the same across all parts of the body, knees included.

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Is there a difference between cervical mri and neck mri? for detecting mass or scar tissue, which is more useful - ct or mri?

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What does scar tissue look like on mri?

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What test would be the best to pick up scar tissue all around scapular area...mri? should it be done with contrast?

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Does an mri detect scar tissue in the hip?

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How does scar tissue look in mri of pituitary?

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Does scar tissue in your knee show up on a mri? please help

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Does a mri show scar tissue? if not what test shows it? on your knee

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Can mri alone detect scar tissue in the leg or is a contrast agent required to see it?

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Does scar tissue show up on a knee mri?

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What does scar tissue look like on a mri of knee?

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