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MR spectroscopy of the brain

A MR spectroscopy of the brain is a mri test of the head. It shows chemical make-up of a brain lesion. No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves).

सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।

What it shows

Chemical make-up of a brain lesion.

Why it is done

Characterising brain tumours or lesions.

Preparation

Remove all metal. Tell staff about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, kidney disease or pregnancy. Ear protection is given; tell staff if you are claustrophobic.

Radiation & safety

No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves). Safe in pregnancy (MRI: discuss in the first trimester; avoid gadolinium contrast unless essential).

How long it takes

adds 10 to 15 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

Sample type

MRI

नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।

यो कहाँ गर्न सकिन्छ

तपाईंनजिकको हेरचाह

नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।

सामान्य प्रश्न

What does a mr spectroscopy show?
Chemical make-up of a brain lesion.

Why is a mr spectroscopy done?
Characterising brain tumours or lesions.

How do I prepare for a mr spectroscopy?
Remove all metal. Tell staff about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, kidney disease or pregnancy. Ear protection is given; tell staff if you are claustrophobic.

Does a mr spectroscopy use radiation?
No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves). Safe in pregnancy (MRI: discuss in the first trimester; avoid gadolinium contrast unless essential).

How long does a mr spectroscopy take?
adds 10 to 15 minutes

MR spectroscopy of the brain किन गरिन्छ?
Characterising brain tumours or lesions.

MR spectroscopy of the brain का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Remove all metal. Tell staff about pacemakers, implants, metal fragments, kidney disease or pregnancy. Ear protection is given; tell staff if you are claustrophobic.

MR spectroscopy of the brain गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (magnetic field and radio waves). Safe in pregnancy (MRI: discuss in the first trimester; avoid gadolinium contrast unless essential).

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स्रोत: SI health summary (own words); decoder imaging pack; RadiologyInfo.org and MedlinePlus as references only

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