Description
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a non-invasive, painless diagnostic procedure that uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed, 3D images of organs and tissues, particularly useful for soft tissues, without using ionizing radiation.
Possible Results / States
Distinct lighter or darker areas compared to surrounding tissues in the brain
Tumors often appear as distinct, lighter, or darker areas, frequently highlighted using contrast dye (like gadolinium) injected into the bloodstream, which causes tumors to "light up" in the images
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