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Usage of MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It is useful for detecting anomalies in the brain, spinal cord, joints, heart, liver and other areas. Benefits are that it is non-invasive, does not use radiation, and provides very clear images of soft tissues. Disadvantages include being expensive and uncomfortable for claustrophobic patients. Computerized tomography (CT) scans combine X-ray images from different angles to create cross-sectional images. They are used to detect injuries, cancers, infections and other issues in bones and organs. Benefits are quick scanning and clear visualization of different tissue types, while disadvantages include exposure to ionizing

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Usage of MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It is useful for detecting anomalies in the brain, spinal cord, joints, heart, liver and other areas. Benefits are that it is non-invasive, does not use radiation, and provides very clear images of soft tissues. Disadvantages include being expensive and uncomfortable for claustrophobic patients. Computerized tomography (CT) scans combine X-ray images from different angles to create cross-sectional images. They are used to detect injuries, cancers, infections and other issues in bones and organs. Benefits are quick scanning and clear visualization of different tissue types, while disadvantages include exposure to ionizing

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MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical


imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and
computer-generated radio waves to create detailed
images of the organs and tissues in your body

Usage of MRI

 anomalies of the brain and spinal cord


 tumors, cysts, and other anomalies in various parts of
the body
 breast cancer screening for women who face a high
risk of breast cancer
 injuries or abnormalities of the joints, such as the
back and knee
 certain types of heart problems
 diseases of the liver and other abdominal organs
 the evaluation of pelvic pain in women, with causes
including fibroids and endometriosis
 suspected uterine anomalies in women undergoing
evaluation for
Benefits of MRI:
 MRI is non-invasive and does not use radiation
 MRI does not involve radiation
 MRI contrasting agent is less likely to produce an
allergic reaction that may occur when iodine-based
substances are used for x-rays and CT scans
 MRI gives extremely clear, detailed images of soft-
tissue structures that other imaging techniques cannot
achieve
 MRI can easily create hundreds of images from
almost any direction and in any orientation
 Unlike techniques that examine small parts of the
body (i.e. ultrasound or mammography) MRI exams
can cover large portions of the body
 MRI can determine if a cancer has spread, and help
determine the best treatment
Disadvantages of MRI:
 MRI is expensive.
 MRI will not be able to find all cancers (breast cancers
indicated by microcalcifications)
 MRI cannot always distinguish between malignant
tumors or benign disease (such as  breast
fibroadenomas), which could lead to a false positive
results
 MRI is not painful, but the patient must remain still in
an enclosed machine, which may be a problem for
claustrophobic patients
 An undetected metal implant in a patient’s body may
be affected by the strong magnet of the MRI unit
 There is a small chance that a patient could develop
an allergic reaction to the contrasting agent, or that a
skin infection could develop at the site of injection
 If a patient chooses to be sedated for the scanning,
there is a slight risk associated with using the
sedation medication
CT Scan

computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of


X-ray images taken from different angles around your
body and uses computer processing to create cross-
sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and
soft tissues inside your body. CT scan images provide
more-detailed information than plain X-rays do.

Usage of CT scan

 Examine internal and bone injuries from vehicle


accidents or other trauma
 Diagnose spinal problems and skeletal injuries
 Detect osteoporosis
 Detect many different types of cancers and determine
the extent (spread) of the tumors
 Locate infections
 Look for injuries, stroke-causing clots, hemorrhaging,
and other issues in the head
 Image the lungs to reveal blood clots in the lungs'
vessels, excess fluid, pneumonia, and chronic pulmonary
obstructive disease (COPD)
 Determine the cause of chest or abdominal pain,
difficulty breathing, and other symptoms
 Diagnose dangerous vascular diseases that can
cause stroke, kidney failure, and death

Advantages of CT

 Shows a range of very different tissue types clearly


 3D images can be generated
 QUICK CT scan is useful for diagnosing internal
injuries in trauma victims - a scan only takes a couple
of minutes, and it can find problems quickly and save
their lives
Disadvantages of CT

 Uses ionising radiation which can cause cancer - if


over exposed
 limit to the amount of scans you can have - over
exposure is harmful
 uses higher dose of radiation compared to an X-ray -
CAT scans more harmful
 Fewer CAT scans available compared to X-rays
 Less portable than X-ray machine

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