Recently, the radiology department received a referral patient, who reported dizziness and headache, and used to have cervical spondylosis**, but there was no effect for a long time, so he was specially referred to Lanshan District Maternal and Child Health Hospital for magnetic resonance examination.
In the MRI images, the doctor was surprised to find that the patient's skull was covered with tumors. According to the medical history, the patient is 54 years old this year, but has never had any relevant physical health check-ups, and only recently developed chest pain, so he went to the hospital for examination.
The doctor then performed a CT scan of the chest and abdomen, and found that the entire chest and abdominal cavity were covered with malignant tumors. As expected, the culprit of this patient's dizziness and headache was metastases.
The pace of life is so fast that we all neglect to pay attention to our health. Therefore, everyone should develop the habit of regular physical examination and pay attention to their health problems in time.
Why do we do cranial MRI?
Advantages of magnetic resonance imaging over other tests:
1. This is a safe and green inspection method that is non-invasive and non-radioactive.
2. There is no need to change the body position, and you can scan in any direction.
3. MRI examination of soft tissue contrast resolution is high and the imaging is clear.
4. There is no bone artifact, and it can clearly show lesions such as skull base and brainstem.
5. MRI imaging parameters are more, and the information provided for clinical practice is greater.
6. No need to inject contrast agent.
Is MRI harmful to humans?
Magnetic resonance examination has no radiation hazard to peopleNuclear magnetic resonance equipment is a high-precision examination equipment, expensive to build, since its birth after rich clinical application and scientific testing, it has been proved that magnetic resonance examination has no radiation and no damage to the human body.
What do we need to pay attention to?
1. This equipment has a strong magnetic field, and is equipped with pacemakers, cardiac artery stents, postoperative metal clips, various infusion pumps, and patients with metal prostheses implanted in the body.
2. Patients and their families who enter the examination room must remove dentures, hairpins, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry, mobile phones, watches, keys, various magnetic cards (bank cards), metal buckles and belts, etc.
3. The examination of infants and young children must be carried out in a sleeping state, and the clinician or accompanying family members should make corresponding preparations in advance, and give hypnotic and sedative drugs if necessary.
4. Critically ill patients who need to be examined must be accompanied by a clinician into the examination room, and rescue equipment, drugs and other items must be prepared in advance.
5. Patients who need enhanced examination should explain to the examining doctor in advance whether they have any previous drugs.
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