MRI NASOPHARYNX & PNS

This examination is performed to evaluate persistent nasal blockage, chronic or recurrent sinus infections, facial pain, nasopharyngeal masses, tumors, polyps, enlarged lymph nodes, inflammation, congenital abnormalities, unexplained nosebleeds, and suspected disease involving the skull base or surrounding soft tissues.

Your doctor may recommend this examination if you have persistent nasal symptoms, chronic sinusitis, recurrent infections, facial swelling, a suspected nasopharyngeal tumor, unexplained neck swelling, or abnormal findings on other imaging studies.

Yes. MRI is highly effective in detecting and evaluating benign and malignant tumors of the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses, including their size, extent, and spread to surrounding tissues.

Yes. MRI can identify chronic sinusitis, fungal sinus infections, inflammatory changes, abscesses, cysts, and complications involving nearby soft tissues or the skull base.

CT is excellent for evaluating the bones and sinus anatomy, while MRI provides superior visualization of soft tissues, tumors, nerves, blood vessels, inflammation, and disease spread beyond the sinuses or nasopharynx.