Article author: Mayboroda A.A.
What contrast shows with MRI
Today, such a diagnostic method as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered one of the most informative, high-precision, effective from the point of view of visualization of organs and tissues. Often, especially if cancer is suspected, doctors can prescribe an MRI scan using a contrast agent.
The purpose of this procedure is to obtain the most detailed image of the desired area, to identify a possible neoplasm, its structure and borders.
Consider the importance and safety of contrasting. To dispel doubts and understandable concerns about such appointments.
The important purpose of contrast
A highly informative scanning procedure (MRI with contrasting) is not invasive and absolutely safe for human health, since drugs are used for intravenous administration, the main component of which is non-dangerous gadolinium. When examining the digestive tract, substances can be administered orally. Data contrast drugs:- – do not have toxicity;
- – do not cause allergies;
- – have no side effects.
What reveals MRI with contrast
MRI with intravenous administration of a contrast medium allows you to diagnose:- – resizing and lesions of internal organs;
- – the presence of tumors, determine their size, location, nature (good or malignant);
- – the presence of metastasis, as well as the extent of the spread of metastases;
- – the presence of cysts;
- – congestive bile and places where it accumulated;
- – many types of infections and inflammatory processes;
- – hernias, including intervertebral;
- – multiple sclerosis and the activity of its development;
- – scars after operations.
Contraindications for MRI with contrast
MRI with contrast may not be suitable for people:- – sensitive to the components of the drug (allergies);
- – with a diagnosis of acute renal and liver failure;
- – suffering from epilepsy;
- – suffering from bronchial asthma;
- – pregnant women;
- – to nursing mothers.
Summery
Thus, the use of contrast in an MRI scan is not harmful to human health. Contrast Agent:- – easily and quickly reaches the examination site with blood;
- – does not cause side effects;
- – easily tolerated by patients;
- – has a minimum of contraindications;
- – quickly excreted by the kidneys.