MRI Brain + CP Angle is a specialized MRI examination that provides detailed imaging of the brain, brainstem, cerebellopontine angle, cranial nerves, and internal auditory canals to evaluate hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, tumors, nerve-related abnormalities, and other conditions affecting this region, supporting accurate diagnosis and clinical management.
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The examination provides detailed images of the brain, brainstem, cerebellum, cerebellopontine angles, internal auditory canals, cranial nerves, inner-ear structures, and surrounding soft tissues.
Yes. It can help identify and characterize masses in the cerebellopontine angle and internal auditory canal, including tumors affecting nearby cranial nerves.
Yes. While routine brain MRI evaluates the brain broadly, CP angle MRI uses dedicated high-resolution sequences focused on the cerebellopontine angles, internal auditory canals, cranial nerves, and inner-ear structures.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. Inform the MRI team about metallic implants, pacemakers, previous surgeries, kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and other implanted medical devices.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend audiometry, vestibular testing, CT temporal bone, additional MRI, blood tests, or consultation with an ENT specialist, neurologist, or neurosurgeon.
This examination may be recommended for patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, facial weakness, imbalance, or other symptoms suggesting an abnormality involving the cerebellopontine angle or internal auditory canals.