MR Parotid Gland with Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.

Understanding MR Parotid Gland with Contrast

What is MR Parotid Gland with Contrast?

MR Parotid Gland is a technique that produces high quality images of the salivary gland using contrast agent. The test is used to evaluate the parotid gland mass that indicates tumour extension, tumour contour, signal features, and the relation between the tumour and the facial nerve.

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