What to Examine in a Neonatal MRI

In general, a neonatal MRI can be used to check for abnormalities in the skull, chest, abdomen, and biliary tract. What exactly is examined depends on the part of the body being examined and the purpose of the examination. 1. Cranial examination: MRI is good for showing the anatomical structure of the cranial area without bony artifacts, which is good for understanding the development of the brain, and easy to determine whether there are malformations in the congenital development of the cranium and cranial brain injuries. 2. Thoracic and abdominal examination: thoracic and abdominal MRI can be used to determine whether there is any space-occupying problem in the abdomen and whether the liver and spleen are enlarged, which is conducive to confirming the diagnosis of the disease. 3. Biliary tract examination: biliary tract MRI can be done to determine whether there are lesions in the gallbladder and bile ducts, or to determine whether there is congenital obstruction of the common bile duct, so as to facilitate the doctor’s treatment of the disease. It should be noted that, if the newborn is not feeling well, you should take the newborn to the doctor in time to prevent the condition from worsening.