MRI brain with contrast

Strengths

IV gadolinium helpful in characterization of neoplasm, detection of meningitis and staging acuity of demyelinating disease.

Limitations

Contrast usually not needed when screening for non-focal symptoms (i.e headache, ataxia, syncope, dementia dizziness) or for acute stroke.

Contraindications

Standard MR questionaire as to contraindicated implanted devices, surgery, etc.

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