
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal structures that are clearer, more detailed and more likely in some instances to identify and accurately characterize disease than other imaging methods. It is used to evaluate the body for a variety of conditions, including tumors and diseases of the liver, heart, and bowel. It may also be used to monitor an unborn child in the womb. MRI is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation.
For the benefits and risks of a specific MRI procedure, how to prepare, and more, select a topic below.
Children's (Pediatric) MRI for Appendicitis
Children’s (Pediatric) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
How to Read Your Prostate MRI Report
Magnetic Resonance (MR) Defecography
Magnetic Resonance (MRI)-Guided Breast Biopsy
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Abdomen and Pelvis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Body
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Breast
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Cardiac (Heart)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Chest
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Dynamic Pelvic Floor
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Head
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Knee
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Musculoskeletal
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Prostate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Shoulder
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety
Magnetic Resonance, Functional (fMRI) - Brain
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound for Uterine Fibroids
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