MRI Head With Orbit

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the head with orbit is a safe as well as painless imaging procedure.  This diagnostic procedure uses a highly strong magnetic field and radio waves to obtain fine details images of the brain, eyes, and its areas. Doctors recommend this imaging test if they suspect brain and orbit-related issues such as aneurysm, brain hemorrhage, brain tumor, acoustic neuroma, multiple sclerosis, seizures, defect or disease in the eye and stroke, etc.

Why is MRI Head with orbit done?

The MRI head with orbit imaging procedure is advised for various purposes such as

• Detect the damaged/ injured area of the brain’s soft tissues
• Detect the damage to ophthalmic arteries.
• Confirm the presence of health conditions such as stroke,  brain tumor, brain hemorrhage as well as an aneurysm.
• If you are experiencing symptoms/ indications of brain and eyes related issues such as double vision, vision loss, abnormal bulging of the eyes, inflammation of blood vessels of eyes, etc.
• Diagnosis the brain related conditions such as severe headache, seizures, acoustic neuroma, and multiple sclerosis.

Preparation

• You might be asked to remove metallic objects such as jewelry, wristwatches, keys, dentures, hearing aids as well as hair accessories, etc.
• Tell your radiologist if you are pregnant/ breastfeeding/ claustrophobic, have a kidney problem, metallic implants such as a pacemaker, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical clips, etc.

What is the procedure for MRI Head with orbit?

The procedure doesn’t involve any radiation. The test takes a minimum of 45 to 60mins, the patient is given contrast media before the scanning procedure to highlight the problems. This test procedure gives a high-resolution 3D view of the affected tissues.

Side effects

This imaging procedure is safe but it is avoided for patients with a pacemaker and other implants, having pregnancy, or with claustrophobia.

Cost of MRI Head with orbit

The cost of an MRI head with orbit near me in Delhi ranges from INR 4000 to INR 12000.