Diagnosis of tumors of the spinal cord and brain by non-invasive methods

Many people diagnosed with spinal cord or brain tumor know about the disease by accident, usually after a pass medical examination in order to confirm a completelyAnother ailment. Occasionally, neoplasms are detected during the scanning of the head injury. Some patients have sudden symptoms, including a loss of consciousness or a severe headache, and suddenly fall into the emergency room. There are also common symptoms that the patient himself may notice, including:

• blurred vision;
• headache;
• nausea or vomiting;
• coordination problems;
• sleepiness.

If you have one or more of these symptoms, please contact your doctor immediately for a complete diagnosis of the brain and spinal cord. Choose the best diagnostic center of the range of services, rating, reviews, and prices will help you find services medical institutions of Moscow and Saint Petersburg http: //mrtportal.ru/.Directly on the site there is the function of making an appointment online.

Diagnostics brain and spinal cord in a medical diagnostic center

During his first visit to the clinic doctor will examine your medical history and ask about symptoms. After that, he will hold a physical examination to confirm the diagnosis and to send several diagnostic procedures, imaging of the brain or spinal cord( CT, MRI).

Computed tomography

CT allows you to scan the internal structure of your brain with X-rays. To get a clearer picture, a contrast agent can enter your bloodstream. A dye that is injected into the veins before CT or MRI, contains iodine and often affects the functioning of the patient's kidneys. If you are allergic to this chemical element or have kidney problems, tell your doctor.

magnetic imaging to scan brain MRI uses magnetism and radio waves, which allows you to create very detailed cross shots. During the procedure, you will lie on the table inside a metal cylinder, which is a powerful magnet. The test is painless and usually ends within an hour. If you have a pacemaker or other metal implants in your body, MRI will have to be abandoned. For the passage of the magnetic tomography of the brain in Moscow, you can enroll in the Kutuzovsky LDC.

Further tests

you can also go through some of these tests below, which shows how fast the tumor is growing.

• Magnetic resonance spectroscopy determines the chemical composition of the brain, which can be altered by the influence of the tumor.
• Positron Emission Tomography. The specialist will introduce you a radioactive glucose solution, which is absorbed by the cancer cells at a higher rate than normal.
• Single-photon emission computed tomography. After injecting a small amount of radioactive liquid, your body will be scanned in a gamma camera. As a result, the doctor will receive a 3D image of the body to assess blood flow in the head or back. The brain tumor has a higher blood flow than healthy tissues.