MRI Cervical Spine – Contrast is a specialized MRI examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the cervical spine, spinal cord, discs, bone marrow, and surrounding soft tissues to evaluate infections, tumors, inflammation, postoperative changes, and other complex spinal conditions, supporting accurate diagnosis and clinical management.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. It can help identify and characterize tumors involving the vertebrae, spinal cord, bone marrow, nerve-related structures, or surrounding soft tissues and assess their extent.
Yes. Contrast-enhanced MRI can help evaluate vertebral infection, disc infection, epidural abscesses, paraspinal collections, and other inflammatory or infectious changes.
MRI Cervical Spine – Contrast may be recommended for patients with suspected spinal infection, tumors, inflammation, abnormal bone-marrow changes, postoperative abnormalities, or other complex cervical spine conditions requiring contrast-enhanced evaluation.
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 X-ray, CT, blood tests, nerve conduction studies, EMG, additional MRI, biopsy, or consultation with a neurologist, neurosurgeon, or spine specialist.