MRI Nasopharynx & PNS – Contrast is an advanced MRI examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, and surrounding soft tissues to diagnose tumors, infections, inflammatory conditions, and other ENT disorders.
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MRI Nasopharynx & PNS – Contrast is an advanced MRI examination that uses a gadolinium-based contrast agent to produce detailed images of the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, and surrounding soft tissues, helping diagnose a wide range of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions.
This examination is performed to evaluate persistent nasal blockage, chronic or recurrent sinus infections, facial pain, nasopharyngeal tumors, enlarged lymph nodes, inflammatory conditions, polyps, fungal infections, congenital abnormalities, unexplained nosebleeds, skull base abnormalities, and postoperative changes.
The MRI evaluates the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses (maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses), nasal cavity, surrounding soft tissues, skull base, lymph nodes, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
Yes. Contrast-enhanced MRI is highly effective in detecting and evaluating benign and malignant tumors of the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, including their size, extent, and spread to nearby tissues.
Yes. It can accurately identify chronic sinus infections, fungal sinusitis, abscesses, inflammatory conditions, and infections involving surrounding soft tissues or the skull base.
CT is excellent for evaluating the bony anatomy of the sinuses, while MRI provides superior visualization of soft tissues, tumors, nerves, blood vessels, inflammation, and disease spread beyond the nasopharynx or paranasal sinuses.