CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

RADIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
MRI is the imaging modality of choice when infrequent imaging is required for diagnosis
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because MRI does not use x-rays or other radiation, it is the imaging modality of choice when frequent imaging is required for diagnosis or therapy, especially in the brain. However, MRI is more expensive than x-ray imaging or CT scanning. One kind of specialized MRI is functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI.)

Detailed explanation-2: -MRI exams-as well as all radiology exams-can be misinterpreted by the radiologist for a variety of reasons. A false negative diagnosis can lead the referring doctor and their patient down the incorrect path and delay critical treatment.

Detailed explanation-3: -MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT and can differentiate better between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue than CT (CT is usually better at imaging bones). These images provide information to physicians and can be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human body, including the organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels. MRI scanners create images of the body using a large magnet and radio waves.

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