Mri Iac W/O Contrast
MRI Protocol
Neuro
Indications
Used to evaluate symptoms like hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo. This exam focuses on the internal auditory canals and cranial nerves VII and VIII. For cholesteatoma evaluation, add DWI Propeller sequence.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| AX FLAIR | Pre-contrast |
| AX 3D FIESTA | Pre-contrast |
Related Clinical Scenarios
Tinnitus, nonpulsatile, bilateral, no hearing loss, no neurologic deficit, no trauma, initial imaging
Tinnitus, nonpulsatile, unilateral, no hearing loss, no neurologic deficit, no trauma, initial imaging
Vertigo, chronic, recurrent, unilateral hearing loss, initial imaging
Dizziness, nonspecific, without vertigo, ataxia, or other neuro deficits, initial imaging
Hearing loss, conductive, no mass in ear, initial exam