MRI WHOLE BODY SCAN FOR MYOSITIS
MRP - ₹ 26,000
What is a MRI WHOLE BODY SCAN FOR MYOSITIS?
MRI Whole Body Scan for Myositis is a specialized MRI examination that evaluates muscles throughout the body for inflammation, edema, fatty changes, atrophy, and other abnormalities, helping assess the extent and activity of myositis, support diagnosis, guide biopsy, and monitor treatment response.
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | Whole-body STIR-WBMRI, WB-MRI for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIM), Musculoskeletal Whole-Body MRI, Whole-Body Muscle Imaging |
| Parameters: | 1 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | _ |
| Patient Preparation: | _ |
| Reports: | Within 24 working hrs |
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
FAQs
Yes. Fluid-sensitive MRI techniques such as STIR or T2-weighted fat-suppressed sequences can demonstrate muscle edema, which may indicate active inflammation in the appropriate clinical setting.
Yes. Whole-body MRI can identify clinically silent or previously unrecognized areas of muscle involvement, providing a more comprehensive assessment of disease distribution.
Yes. Whole-body MRI may be used in the evaluation of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and other myopathies, with patterns of muscle involvement helping support clinical assessment and disease characterization.
For a routine examination without contrast, usually no special preparation is required. You may be asked to remove metallic objects and change into suitable clothing before the examination. Any additional instructions will be provided by the diagnostic centre.
