Radiologist at the MRI control panel at the Veterinary MRI and RT Center of New Jersey. Magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced cross sectional imaging technique that uses a magnet 30,000 times the strength of the earth's gravity and advanced computers to provide superior diagnostic images.
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Patients are placed under general anesthesia to limit motion during the imaging studies. Procedure length varies from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the area or areas evalated. Antenna like receiving coils are placed around the anatomical region evaluated to acquire the images.
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Cross sectional MRI image of a dog's head at the level of the ears. The arrow points to an infectious process filling the middle ear of this dog. This infection is deep and severe, but was not evident on physical exam because this part of the middle ear is surrounded by bone and the tympanic membrane. MRI is ideal for producing high quality images of the head, spine and musculoskelatal system.
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MRI image slice through a dog's knee. The pet's knee (stifle) was painful. The MRI shows a mass is present. A biopsy is necessary after the MRI to identify the cell type of the tumor and determine the best treatment and most accurate prognosis.
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Pet dog in CT scanner. Computed tomography (CAT scan) uses a specialized x-ray tube that spins around the patient and an advanced computer system to generate cross sectional images. General anesthesia is required and patient's are closely monitored including machine measurements of blood pressure, the patient's electrocardiogram and blood oxygenation level. Study length ranges from 15 to 45 minutes.
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Click below to download a veterinary referral form. A veterinarian must fill out and fax this form to the Veterinary MRI and RT Center to order a CT or MRI scan.
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This is a CT scan of the chest and thoracic spine of a German Shepherd Dog with back pain. The arrows on the CT scan show an an infected vertebral section in the pet's spinal column (the bone appears irregular and "moth-eaten"). The infection was identified at the source of pain. A biopsy of the tissue was done after the scan to identify the specific type of organism growing in the bone (a fungus) so that the correct anti-fungal medicine could be started to treat this pet.
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