Feb 27, 2009 · I believe the big problem with doing an MRI without contrast is that it can miss small tumours, especially if they are in the IAC. Thanks for posting your MRI's. It's interesting to see the …

Jun 13, 2018 · Larger ANs will show up on a CT scan or MRI without contrast. If you are paying out of pocket, I would ask more questions about the danger to you with having the contrast material.

Feb 5, 2009 · Not only are MRIs taken with contrast more revealing than those taken without, but also some equipment is superior to others. That is, you might get a clearer picture of an AN with one MRI …

Jan 19, 2011 · Hello everyone, I know I was just on here yesterday and was very excited about my MRI results. All was good, the down side to it, a horrific headache last night till now. Has anyone ever …

May 21, 2015 · An MRI without contrast is a waste of time and money. A lab test a couple of weeks prior will check your kidney functions to make sure you'll have no issue with the contrast.

Sep 19, 2007 · Personally I would go for the first MRI with gadolinium contract agent and the one at treatment for radiotherapy, however I would go for a non-contrast MRI otherwise.

Sep 1, 2016 · Reliability of MRI without contrastNew MRI's can detect small AN's without contrast, however if something is detected they will give you the contrast to determine what sort of mass it is. …

Feb 12, 2025 · The issue of contrast with MRIMichelle, Thanks for the article. My doctor and I agreed that no more contract in the monitoring stag. I have not had a MRI since this agreement but he …

Apr 21, 2017 · There have been a lot of question about doing an MRI without gadolinium contrast agent. The reason for this is, although it is chelated, gadolinium is a heavy metal and particularly those …

Mar 9, 2014 · Most modern MRI's can detect an AN without contrast, however once detected to monitor growth, or work out a treatment plan, contrast maybe required. There are numerous things that can …