MRI of Soft Tissues of the Neck

MRI of the soft tissues of the neck is a modern, highly informative diagnostic method that allows safe and painless evaluation of muscles, subcutaneous fat, lymph nodes, salivary glands, thyroid gland, larynx, vessels and nerves. In our clinic, high-resolution MRI scanners provide detailed layer-by-layer visualization, enabling detection of even subtle abnormalities at early stages.

What Does MRI of the Neck Show?

• abscesses and infectious or inflammatory processes;
• benign and malignant tumors;
• cysts of various types;
• swelling and soft-tissue edema;
• vascular abnormalities;
• scar tissue and post-traumatic changes;
• foreign bodies (except metallic);
• nerve compression and other structural abnormalities.

Spine structures are not included in this protocol.

When Is the Examination Recommended?

• neck pain, headaches, dizziness, fainting, tinnitus;
• palpable or visible neck masses;
• difficulties swallowing or a sensation of a lump in the throat;
• endocrine symptoms (weight changes, palpitations, fatigue, mood swings);
• trauma to the neck area;
• breathing difficulties.

MRI is mandatory before surgical treatment and is widely used to monitor therapy efficiency, especially in oncology.

How Is MRI of the Neck Performed?

The procedure is painless and requires the patient to remain still. No special preparation is needed other than removing metal objects. Communication with the technologist is available throughout the scan. The average duration is around 30 minutes.