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Re: MRI Contrast VS No Contrast « Reply #14 on: March 02, 2009, 12:26:30 am » FYI: I have to have MRI's without contrast since my 1st year post op when there were 2 hives on each of my thighs after having the gandolinium dye.
Learn how acoustic neuromas are diagnosed by hearing tests, brainstem auditory evoked response and MRI scans. The most common symptom is unilateral hearing loss, which may be progressive or sudden.
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 cause AN like symptoms many are temporary. Hopefully you won't be joining our exclusive club... Even if you do, there are lots of options and many outcomes are ...
The cat scan came back clean, nothing showed. The MRI showed a 1.8cm AN. My follow up MRI 6 months later was done with contrast and the next two MRI's were without. The image is definitely more clear and sharp with contrast which would make small AN's easier to see, but there was no problem finding my AN on initial diagnosis without the contrast.
Although your hearing loss may be related to the noise trauma you suffered some years ago, because of the unilateral hearing loss and the fact that your last MRI was taken 4 years ago and without the gadolinium dye for contrast, I would suggest that you may want to consider undergoing a 'fresh' MRI scan - with contrast - to determine whether or ...
As for treatment: I had an MRI without contrast after my first vertigo attack; the results were negative for hemorrhage or cranial mass. Since then, I have been to an ENT, who did hearing tests and VNG - I was then referred to a neurologist (MRA, medication, occipital nerve block, jaw x-ray for potential TMJ issues), but has dismissed my ...
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 gotten headaches after their MRI scans with contrast? I was feeling okay afterwards, 10:00 MRI, about 3:00 started feeling like I was getting sick.
Here's what the MRI with and w/o contrast said: FINDINGS: The ventricles and sulci are appropriate for patient's age. There are scattered T2 hyperdensities identified in the bilateral frontal white matter best seen on 30 to 36 of series 4. There is no MRI evidence of enhancing intracranial lesion or acute hemorrhage. IMPRESSION: 1.
Yes. I've been given various reasons for needing pre-MRI blood work, including the effect of the contrast dye on the kidneys and that anyone over 65 is now required to submit the blood work, pre-MRI scan. It's a bit of a bother (and extra expense) but because I only require an annual MRI, I can deal with it.
Re: MRI without contrast « Reply #1 on: July 17, 2006, 08:44:14 am » I can't imagane why they would do such an expensive test and not use contrast while you are already there.