Question 1

neck mri shows "small cervical lymph nodes noted bilaterally prominent at level  ii with preserved helium". what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal.: We all have lymph nodes in our neck. Sometimes they get a little "prominent". The "preserved hilum" is a good thing because it means the lymph node looks normal otherwise. If there were no other findings, then this is OK.

Question 2

neck mri showed "several top-normal diam lymph nodes scattered about the lft jugulo-digastric chain, notable at left level ii." also-sev. pain lft rib?

Accepted Answer

You have: lymph nodes that are within normal range for size at the upper end, so these may simply represent normal lymph nodes, or possibly benign reactive lymph nodes due to infection or inflammation.  Their significance has to be assessed in the context of your entire clinical picture, so speaking with your doctor about your concerns might be helpful.

Question 3

can a neck mri with contrast show any malignant lymph nodes near collarbone or where posterior neck joins the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no : An MRI can do many things, like show if you have enlarged lymph nodes - however in order to determine if they are benign or malignant you would need a biopsy of the tissue in question.  I will often order an ultrasound first when evaluating lumps in the neck, and only order MRI if the ultrasound is inconclusive or unable to do needle biopsy.

Question 4

about 1 down from the tip of my earlobe on the sternocleidomastoid i have a lump around an apple pip size. head & neck mri 6months ago all fine!
what size are normal nodes in the neck and should i be able to feel any nodes? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Normal nodes are not palpable.
You may feel the node/lump every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 5

neck mri showed "several top-normal diam lymph nodes scattered about the left jugulo-digastric chain, most notable at left level ii" as well as lymphadenopathy. this is where my doc felt the supraclavicular "mass", as he called it.  also, i have been havi

Accepted Answer

Not sure of question: It sounds like your doctor found a "mass" in your neck above your collar bone and recommended an MRI. This confirmed the presence of lymph nodes in the same area, some of which were slightly large, at the upper ("top normal") limit of normal. These could be reactive... responding to some inflammation/infection nearby or neoplastic (tumor). Depending on other symptoms, observation or biopsy is next

Question 6

do i need a heck & neck mri to rule out any cancerous cause of a lump in throat feeling, bloody saliva, enlarged tonsil/tongue lymph node or just neck ?

Accepted Answer

Both: If you need to get an imaging study, then yes, you want to include sinuses, salivary glands, as well as neck structures. Ct may be fine, as opposed to mri. Speak to you doc.

Question 7

how do they do a neck mri?

Accepted Answer

You lie on your back: You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to determine that there is no metal inside your body.  You will be asked to remove all jewelry, metal and empty your pockets.
You will then enter the scanning room, lie flat on your back, and be moved into the scanner aperture.  You will need to stay very still for the next 20 minutes.   Then it's over!

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: neck mri?

Accepted Answer

Cervical region: A neck MRI will be done with the cervical spine being imaged.  This will concentrate on the bones, nerves, discs and joints of the cervical spine.  Due to the close proximity other soft tissues will be imaged including parts of the brain or organs like the thyroid.  But it is not being dedicated to be looking at these other organs.

Question 9

how long does the neck mri without dye take?

Accepted Answer

30 to 45 minutes: Mri scans can take 30 to 45 minutes.

Question 10

i was told i need a neck mri to look at the spine. what could be wrong my my neck?

Accepted Answer

MRI of the neck used: To see the soft tissues in the neck, disc spinal cord and the bones, usually they are looking for disc problem.

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Neck mri shows "small cervical lymph nodes noted bilaterally prominent at level ii with preserved helium". what does this mean?

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Neck mri showed "several top-normal diam lymph nodes scattered about the lft jugulo-digastric chain, notable at left level ii." also-sev. pain lft rib?

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Can a neck mri with contrast show any malignant lymph nodes near collarbone or where posterior neck joins the shoulder?

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About 1 down from the tip of my earlobe on the sternocleidomastoid i have a lump around an apple pip size. head & neck mri 6months ago all fine! what size are normal nodes in the neck and should i be able to feel any nodes? should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Neck mri showed "several top-normal diam lymph nodes scattered about the left jugulo-digastric chain, most notable at left level ii" as well as lymphadenopathy. this is where my doc felt the supraclavicular "mass", as he called it. also, i have been havi

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Do i need a heck & neck mri to rule out any cancerous cause of a lump in throat feeling, bloody saliva, enlarged tonsil/tongue lymph node or just neck ?

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How do they do a neck mri?

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What is the definition or description of: neck mri?

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How long does the neck mri without dye take?

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I was told i need a neck mri to look at the spine. what could be wrong my my neck?

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