MRI of the brain abroad is performed on powerful high-field tomographs, which provide the highest quality and detailed image, and is deciphered by competent specialists in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, neurology, neurosurgery and oncology.
Indications for an MRI scan of the brain
An MRI scan of the brain abroad is performed when various pathological processes in the organ and its surrounding structures are suspected.
Among them are:
- Pituitary adenomas
- Neurinomas and other neoplasms of the auditory nerve
- Vascular malformations
- Gangliocytomas and ganglioblastomas
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Meningiomas
- Astrocytomas
- Gliomas
- Germinomas
- Neurocytomas
- Ependymomas
- Neoplasia of the pineal body
- Paragangliomas
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Oligodendrogliomas
- Medulloblastomas
- Glioblastomas
An MR scan of the head is also relevant in case of suspected metastatic brain lesions to clarify and differentiate the preliminary diagnosis. In the diagnosis of malignant tumors and metastases, contrast enhancement (gadolinium solution) is used.
Brain MRI results abroad
As a result of an MRI scan of the brain, foreign doctors receive clear high-resolution images that allow them to accurately identify pathological foci in the organ, determine their localization and number, and draw a preliminary conclusion about the nature and degree of the disease. The procedure also helps to plan surgical intervention, if indicated.
In malignant tumors, MRI of the brain is also informative, but does not provide a complete picture of the morphological features of the tumor. Therefore, in addition to it, doctors prefer to perform a stereotactic biopsy. Sometimes these procedures are combined using an MRI scanner to control the invasive manipulation.
