Mri Brain W/O Contrast
MRI Protocol
Neuro
Indications
Used for the general evaluation of neurological symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, or weakness. It can help detect conditions like stroke, tumors, and certain degenerative diseases.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| SAG T1 (4mm) | Pre-contrast |
| AX T2 (5mm) | Pre-contrast |
| AX DWI | Pre-contrast |
| SAG FLAIR CUBE | Pre-contrast |
| AX SWAN (3mm or 2mm for SWI) | Pre-contrast |
Related Clinical Scenarios
Head trauma, minor, acute, blunt, GCS=15, severe headache, not abuse, initial imaging
Brain tumor metastatic, screening, extracranial malignancy
Brain tumor on prior imaging, extra-axial suspected, pretreatment evaluation
Brain tumor on prior imaging, intra-axial suspected, pretreatment evaluation
Brain tumor primary, screening, genetic risk factors