MRI Brain – Contrast is a specialized MRI examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the brain and surrounding structures to evaluate tumors, infections, inflammation, vascular abnormalities, demyelinating disorders, and other neurological conditions, supporting accurate diagnosis and clinical management.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
An intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agent can highlight areas of abnormal enhancement and provide additional information about tumors, inflammation, infection, abnormal blood-brain barrier changes, and postoperative or treatment-related abnormalities.
Yes. Contrast-enhanced MRI can help identify brain abscesses, meningitis-related changes, encephalitis, and other infectious or inflammatory abnormalities, depending on the clinical situation.
MRI Brain – Contrast may be recommended for patients with suspected or known brain tumors, unexplained neurological symptoms, infections, inflammation, demyelinating disorders, pituitary abnormalities, cranial nerve conditions, or postoperative concerns.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. Inform the MRI team about kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, metallic implants, pacemakers, or other implanted medical devices. Follow any specific fasting instructions provided.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend CT, blood tests, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, PET-CT, EEG, biopsy, or consultation with a neurologist, neurosurgeon, oncologist, or other specialist.