What does an MRI scan of the head provide me?
- Early detection of abnormalities before symptoms arise
- Insight into brain structures and blood vessels
- Quick results, the same day
- Imaging without radiation (safe and painless)
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A preventative MRI is intended to detect potential conditions at an early stage, but if you experience symptoms or notice significant changes, you should always contact your GP.
- The scan at Prescan provides a clear image of various anatomical structures in the brain. This includes brain tissue, blood vessels, ventricles (cavities in the brain), and the skull, giving you insight into your brain.
- A preventive scan can also detect potential abnormalities, such as cysts, haemorrhages, and inflammations. While the scan can detect tumours, this is not permitted as part of preventive screening in the Netherlands due to WBO regulations.
- The MRI brain scan can also provide clues about brain function, potentially showing early signs of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or epilepsy, though it's important to note that this is not a diagnosis.
- The MRI brain scan can potentially detect traumas, such as brain contusions or skull fractures, as well as vascular issues like aneurysms or strokes.
It is possible that an examination may lead to incidental findings. Before the examination, Prescan will ask whether you wish to be informed about incidental findings for which monitoring or treatment is possible, and incidental findings concerning conditions that may affect your offspring. Prescan is not permitted to inform you about incidental findings for which no monitoring or treatment is possible (see NEN 8051-norm for more information).
The results of the examination can be shared with your general practitioner. For more information about preventive medical examinations, Prescan recommends consulting the following independent sources:
