MRI Brain + Orbits

What This Combined Scan Covers

• Brain parenchyma – grey and white matter, blood vessels
• Orbits – eyeballs, optic nerves, muscles, fat, bony walls
• Pituitary gland & cavernous sinus – hormone control and drainage areas

Why Choose Cadabams Diagnostics

• 3T MRI for crisp detail
• Same-day & weekend slots
• Radiologists with subspecialty training in neuro & orbit imaging
• Transparent pricing & digital reports within 24 hours

Brain Parenchyma Evaluation

• Grey–white matter differentiation
• Ventricle size, midline shift
• Micro-haemorrhages & white-matter lesions

Optic Nerves, Globe, Extra-Ocular Muscles

• Nerve sheath thickness & enhancement
• Globe contour, lens position, retinal detachment
• Muscle swelling in thyroid eye disease

Pituitary, Cavernous Sinus, Orbital Apex

• Pituitary height & stalk deviation
• Cavernous sinus invasion by tumours
• Superior orbital fissure crowding

• Unexplained headaches with visual symptoms
• Trauma to face or skull base
• Suspected tumours – meningioma, glioma, optic-nerve glioma
• Infections – abscess, fungal sinusitis extending into orbit
• Autoimmune & demyelination – multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica

• Non-invasive procedure – no needles unless contrast required
• Zero radiation – ideal for children & follow-ups
• High-resolution soft-tissue contrast – detects 1–2 mm lesions
• Early detection – timely treatment protects vision & brain function

Instructions: Fasting, Clothing, Metal Objects

• Fasting: 4 hours only if contrast planned; water allowed
• Clothing: wear cotton, no zips or sequins; locker provided
• Metal: remove jewellery, hairpins, hearing aids, wallets

Prerequisites: Creatinine if Contrast Planned

• Bring recent kidney function report or test at our lab in 5 minutes.

Best Time: Schedule According to Symptoms

• Emergencies: same-day slot
• Routine: morning slots for diabetic patients

Eligibility: Pacemaker, Pregnancy Checks

• Fill safety form; pregnancy test for women of child-bearing age
• Pacemaker? Bring device card for MRI compatibility verification.

1. Check-in: verify ID, safety checklist, change to gown.
2. IV line (if contrast): placed by nurse.
3. Positioning: lie on back, head in cushioned coil.
4. Earplugs & headphones: music of your choice.
5. Scanning: 5–7 sequences, 20–40 minutes total.
6. Contrast injection midway if ordered; brief warm sensation.
7. Completion: IV removed, post-procedure observation 10 min.

• Inform staff about implants, tattoos, or prior contrast allergy.
• Sedation options: 5 mg diazepam oral tablet 30 min prior (driver required).
• Allergy history: alternative contrast agents or pre-medication available.

MRI Safety Considerations

• No ionising radiation – safe for repeated imaging
• Contra-indications: non-MRI-safe pacemakers, certain aneurysm clips, cochlear implants
• Contrast (gadolinium): rare allergy risk; kidney function checked first

Claustrophobia and Contrast Limitations

• Wide-bore 70 cm magnet and in-bore lighting reduce anxiety
• Mild oral sedation available on request
• Breast-feeding mothers can resume feeding after 24 h post-contrast