What is a Brain MRI?
A Brain MRI can help doctors look for conditions such as bleeding, swelling, developmental abnormalities, tumors, infections, inflammation, injury damage, stroke, or blood vessel issues. It’s also used to evaluate the causes of headaches or seizures.
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the scan produces detailed, radiation-free images of the brain using a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer. MRI is the most sensitive imaging technique for examining the brain compared to CT or X-ray scans.
What Does a Brain MRI Show?
Detailed visualization of brain tissues, grey and white matter.
Shows arteries and veins that connect to the brain.
Views of the skull, facial bones, and sinuses.
Structures in the inner ear and balance organs.
Eye structure imaging including nerves and surrounding tissues.
Evaluates larger nerves within the skull.
Helps detect swelling, inflammation, fluid leaks, masses, hemorrhage, or white matter disease.
