About This Test
MR screening of soft tissue neck is a non-invasive imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the necks soft tissues, including muscles, blood vessels, lymph nodes, and glands. . Doctors use this test when someone has neck pain, a lump, swelling, difficulty swallowing, voice changes, or enlarged lymph nodes. It helps show tissues that cannot be seen well on X-rays, such as muscles, glands, fat, nerves, and lymph nodes. The MRI images allow doctors to look for infections, tumors, cysts, inflammation, enlarged lymph nodes, salivary gland problems, or masses pressing on the airway.
Home Collection
✗ Not Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
Fasting is not mandatory except for un-coperative patients where sedation may be needed ( 4-6 hours fasting) Prior appointment desirable. Non MR compatible Pacemaker .For contrast administration (CEMR) renal status to be assesed. Please bring latest reports of blood urea and creatinine (if available). Please bring along the prescription , all previous records & investigation reports (including images & soft copies, if any
Frequently Asked Questions
ANS: It uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed body images.
ANS: No prepartion & no fasting required & bring old records.
ANS: To create detailed images of the muscles, fat, lymph nodes, blood vessels, nerves, thyroid, salivary glands, and other soft tissues in the neck. It is primarily used to detect tumors, infections, inflammation, or structural abnormalities.
ANS : latest eGFR / creatinine report (within 1 month) is required.
ANS: Yes. MRI does not use radiation. It is generally very safe. However, patients with certain metal implants or devices may not be eligible.
ANS : 30–40 minutes depending on the area.
ANS: Inform the staff beforehand. Options include: Mild sedation.
ANS : Yes, attendend is required for any invasive procedure or IV sedation.
ANS: Yes, but ear protection is provided.
ANS: Yes, to get clear images.
ANS: If you have a pacemaker, this test may or may not be possible. Some modern pacemakers are MRI-compatible (MRI-conditional), while older ones are not. Always inform the doctor and MRI staff about your pacemaker before the scan.
ANS : Appointment is preferably else you will rare to wait for your turn.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
