thorax
Information on the most common MRI examinations that are carried out in the Diagnostikzentrum Leipzig.
Mediastinum
Indication swallowing disorders, cysts in the mediastinum, swelling of the lymph nodes, vascular (vascular) changes, mediastinal carcinomas Examination time 15 - 20 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to the music of your choice. Contrast medium This examination is usually carried out using a contrast medium. However, there are individual questions that can be answered without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you and inform you in good time
lymph node
Indication lymphomas, lymph node metastases Examination time 10 - 15 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to the music of your choice. Contrast medium This examination is usually carried out using a contrast medium. However, there are individual questions that can be answered without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.
Thoraxwand
Indication Thoracic wall tumor, pleural mesothelioma Examination time 15 - 20 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to the music of your choice. Contrast medium This examination is usually carried out using a contrast medium. However, there are individual questions that can be answered without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.
ribs
Indication of bruises and fractures of the ribs, clarification of unclear intercostal neuralgia Examination time 10 - 15 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to the music of your choice. Contrast agent Most of the time this MRI scan is performed without the use of a contrast agent. However, there are individual questions that cannot be answered reliably without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.