Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Advanced Diagnostics at Our Clinic

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most precise diagnostic imaging methods available in modern veterinary medicine. It enables detailed, non-invasive visualization of soft tissues, which is of crucial importance, especially in the diagnosis of neurological diseases in animals.
In veterinary neurology, MRI is considered the diagnostic gold standard. In many cases, this examination makes it possible to clearly determine the cause of neurological symptoms, confirm or rule out serious conditions, and plan the most effective treatment—either conservative or surgical.

At the Neuroteam Clinic, MRI is an integral part of a comprehensive diagnostic process. This approach allows us to minimize logistical burden for both the Patient and the Caregiver. In justified cases, we are able to carry out the following within a single day:

• a neurological consultation,
• an MRI examination (as well as computed tomography – CT, if indicated),
• a detailed discussion of the results,
• presentation of an individualized treatment plan.

Examinations are performed using a high-field GE SIGNA EXPLORER (1.5T) scanner. This is one of the most advanced and modern systems available in Europe, designed for highly specialized neurological, oncological, and orthopedic diagnostic procedures.
It allows for precise assessment of:

• the brain and intracranial structures,
• the spinal cord and spine,
• nerve roots,
• deeply located structures of the musculoskeletal system.

This type of equipment makes it possible to detect even very small pathological changes that might remain invisible in lower-quality imaging studies.

When is an MRI examination particularly indicated and the best diagnostic choice for a Patient?

MRI is the examination of choice, among others, in the following situations:

• neurological symptoms of unknown origin (e.g. seizures, paresis, ataxia, nystagmus, head tilt, visual disturbances, circling, altered consciousness),
• suspected inflammatory, degenerative, or vascular diseases, as well as congenital defects of the central nervous system,
• tumor diagnostics—most commonly brain tumors and nerve root tumors in neurology; MRI allows precise assessment of the lesion’s location, size, extent, and character,
• evaluation of spinal and spinal cord diseases, including intervertebral disc disease.

Information and referral

For detailed information regarding magnetic resonance imaging examinations, please contact the Clinic Reception at: +48 604 170 167

MRI scan referral