Diseases of the brain i.e
- Tumour (Brain MRI and Brain MRA)
- Indications of age-related changes (such as dementia)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Stroke; Cerebral hemorrhage (bleed) and ischemic event (blood clot) (Brain MRI and Brain MRA)
- Indications of illness related changes (Alzheimers)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) (Brain MRI)
- Causes of headache (Brain MRI and Brain MRA)
- Developmental anomalies (Brain MRI and Brain MRA)
Please see Brain MRA for more information on Brain Angiography and Brain MRI for more information on Brain MRI.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- TMJ pain
- Clicking of the joints when chewing or opening mouth
- Dislocation of the TMJ joint
Please see Jaw MRI for more information
Neck, chest and mediastinum (incl. heart conditions indicative for a Cardiac MRA)
- Thyroid read more here: Soft Tissue Neck MRI
- Lymphoma read more here: Thoracic MRI
- Angina pectoris read more here: Cardiac MRI
- Pathology of the Carotid Artery, where a clot could cause a stroke or heart attack read more here: MRA; Magnetic Resonance Angiography or Soft Tissue Neck MRI
Assessment of spinal conditions
- Tumour
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spinal cord pressure
- Herniated disc or bulging disc
- Fractures
Please see Spine MRI for more information
Abdominal MRI
- Gallbladder stones and/or inflammation (Cholecystitis) see MRCP
- Renal cyst read more here: Renal MRI
Please see Internal organs MRI for more information
For female pelvic problems
- Endometriosis
- Malignancy
- Benign lesion evaluation
- Pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Complete of partial prolapse of pelvic organs (Ureterocele, Cystocele and Rectocele)
Please see Female pelvis for more information
As a complement to mammography or instead of a mammogram
- Evaluation of implants
- MRI breast screening
Please see Breast MRI for more information
For prostate problems
- Enlarged prostate
- Hernia (inguinal)
- Trouble emptying bladder or incontinence
- Erectile dysfunction
Please see Male pelvis for more information
Vascular disorders
- Blood vessel abnormalities i.e. clot in the Carotid Artery, Aortic Aneurysm, congestion of IVC or renal arteries
- Lack of / insufficient perfusion of an organ (causing ischemic symptoms)
Please see Angiography for more information
Locomotor problems (joints, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, muscle tissue and bone)
- Tendon tears (rotator cuff tear and/or frozen shoulder also known as “adhesive capsulitis”) please see Lower extremities or Upper extremities for more information
- Meniscus abrasions or tears please see Lower extremities or Upper extremities for more information
- Disc herniation please see Spine for more information
- Joint dislocations (Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Extremities or TMJ) please see Lower extremities or Upper extremities for more information
- Other soft-tissue abnormalities and pathologies
- Abnormalities and pathologies affecting the bones
Please see Lower extremities or Upper extremities for further reading on MRI for joints, bones and soft tissue