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Diagnopein Whole body MRI (For oncological workup) Centre in Nanded

Diagnopein Whole body MRI (For oncological workup) Centre in Nanded

Whole Body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a powerful, comprehensive imaging technique essential for oncological workup. It offers detailed, high-resolution imaging across the entire body in a single scan session, helping detect, evaluate, and monitor cancers, their metastases, and systemic disease spread precisely. Unlike other imaging methods such as CT or PET scans, Whole Body MRI does not use ionizing radiation, making it safer for patients requiring frequent monitoring or full-body cancer screening. 

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Benefits of Whole Body MRI for Oncological Workup

  • Radiation-Free Imaging: Safe for repeated use and long-term follow-up without radiation exposure risks.

  • High Sensitivity and Specificity: Detects small tumor deposits and metastases with higher accuracy than many other imaging modalities.

  • Comprehensive Whole-Body Scan: Enables detection of primary tumors and metastatic spread in one test, streamlining diagnosis and management.

  • Functional and Anatomical Data: Multi-parametric imaging sequences gather detailed structural and molecular information for better disease characterization.

  • Improved Prognostic Insights: Enhances ability to tailor personalized treatment strategies based on entire disease burden.

How Whole Body MRI Testing is Done

Whole Body MRI involves the patient lying comfortably in the MRI scanner, which captures images of all major body regions including brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and limbs in one session lasting about 30 to 60 minutes. The test is non-invasive and painless, with no contrast dye required in many cases. Advanced techniques such as Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Background Body Signal Suppression (DWIBS) sequences are used to highlight tumors and metastatic lesions. The scan may be performed under free breathing protocols to improve patient comfort and image quality in moving organs like lungs and liver.

Key Imaging Parameters and Techniques

  • T1- and T2-weighted sequences: Provide detailed anatomical images of soft tissues and organs.

  • Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI): Captures cellular density changes typical of cancer, improving lesion detection.

  • DWIBS (Diffusion-Weighted Imaging with Background Suppression): Specialized whole-body sequence for enhanced lesion visibility.

  • Slice Thickness: Typically 5-7 mm for clear visualization without excessive scan time.

  • Sagittal and Coronal Planes: Imaging in multiple planes ensures lesions are not missed due to anatomical variations.

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