The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the para-nasal septum (PNS) is a painless and simple procedure that provides excellent images of the sinonasal region. There are many indications including the intracranial extension of sinonasal region infection or swelling, detection of tumour of the sinuses, abscess or pus within the tissues cavity, cellulitis or infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin, sinusitis or inflammation of the sinuses or paranasal cancer/tumour/cyst and acute or chronic rhinosinusitis or sinus infection, rhinitis or irritation & inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose, and adenoids i.e inflammation in the lymph node behind the nose among others.
Test information: Fasting NOT needed
Reporting: Within 24 hours*
- Fasting is not needed.
- The magnetic field is not harmful but may cause the malfunction of some medical devices. Always inform about any pacemaker, cochlear implant or other medical device implanted or fixed in your body.
- Most orthopaedic implants pose no risk, but always ensure to inform the technologist about the same before starting the procedure.
- Please wear comfortable clothing. Any jewellery, including rings, watches, mobiles, Keys, credit/ debit cards, dentures, hearing aids, wigs, hairpins, and metallic makeup, including mascara, is not permitted.
- Please carry all previous medical documents.
- उपवास की जरूरत नहीं है।
- चुंबकीय क्षेत्र हानिकारक नहीं है, लेकिन कुछ चिकित्सा उपकरणों में खराबी का कारण बन सकता है। हमेशा अपने शरीर में प्रत्यारोपित या लगाए गए किसी भी पेसमेकर, कर्णावर्त तंत्रिका का प्रत्यारोपण या अन्य चिकित्सा उपकरण के बारे में सूचित करें।
- अधिकांश आर्थोपेडिक प्रत्यारोपण में कोई जोखिम नहीं होता है, लेकिन प्रक्रिया शुरू होने से पहले हमेशा टैकनोलजिस्ट को इसके बारे में सूचित करना सुनिश्चित करें।
- कृपया आरामदायक कपड़े पहनें। काजल सहित कोई भी आभूषण अंगूठी सहित, घड़ियां, मोबाइल, चाबियां, क्रेडिट/डेबिट कार्ड, कृत्रिम दांत, श्रवण यंत्र, विग, हेयरपिन और धातु के मेकअप की अनुमति नहीं है।
- कृपया सभी पिछले चिकित्सा दस्तावेज साथ रखें।
- The MRI scan is a simple, non-invasive test where you need to lie down on an exam table.
- Your concerned area is fixed with straps and bolsters to avoid movements during the procedure. Despite these, the patient is requested not to move their head during the procedure.
- Your table is moved inside the MRI magnet to acquire images.
- You are given an alarm in your hand to call someone in case of any need without making any movements.
- In case of any anxiety or claustrophobia, you may request sedation.
- The imaging procedure takes around 15-30 minutes.
* For details, please see service-related policies