Can cranial neuromas be diagnosed with a cranial MRI?

The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Mai Anh - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. The doctor has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of Diagnostic Imaging.

Cranial neuroma is a dangerous disease of the brain. Brain MRI is a technique that helps in early detection and assessment of cranial nerve tumors to have the most effective treatment intervention.

The human nervous system consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system has a brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system consists of 31 pairs of spina bifida, 12 pairs of cranial nerves, and the peripheral ganglia.
12 pairs of cranial nerves are nerves that come from the brain. The axons of these pairs of nerves extend from the brain and innervate many different organs in the body. 12 pairs of cranial nerves include:
olfactory nerve (I); Optic nerve (II); Ocular nerve (III); Nerve pulley (IV); Trigeminal nerve (V); External oculomotor nerve (VI); Facial nerve (VII); Vestibular cochlear nerve (VIII); Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX); The vagus nerve (X); accessory nerve (XI); The hypoglossal nerve (XII).

Cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe, non-invasive imaging method that still obtains detailed images of abnormalities of intracranial structures, especially brain tumors.
In addition, functional magnetic resonance imaging technique also informs about brain function, sensory function, motor area, detects metabolic disorders of brain damage,... From the MRI technique, doctors can detect and evaluate brain abnormalities early, diagnose many neurological diseases (such as traumatic brain injury, cerebral infarction, tumor, encephalitis, vascular malformations. brain, ...), including cranial nerve tumors to have the most effective treatment.
Compared with other imaging methods, MRI of the brain has more advantages such as:
Can detect many pathological conditions of the brain and abnormalities in brain structure such as tumors, cysts , inflammation, edema, hemorrhage, infection,...; Provide clear images of brain parenchymal components, help diagnose brain stem and pituitary gland pathology effectively; May evaluate problems such as headache, muscle weakness, paralysis, chronic nervous system diseases; Observe the cerebral pulse without injection of contrast agent; Gives clear and detailed images of brain tumors; Safe even in cases where multiple scans are required to evaluate lesions because this is a non-invasive technique that does not contain ionizing radiation; Evaluation of bone parts that are hidden or difficult to see by other methods.

In summary, cranial MRI is the recommended technique to diagnose cranial nerve tumors and many other brain diseases. When performing this technique, the patient should follow all instructions of the doctor so that the MRI scan process takes place quickly and gives accurate results. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the leading prestigious hospitals in the country, trusted by a large number of patients for medical examination and treatment. Not only the physical system, modern equipment: 6 ultrasound rooms, 4 DR X-ray rooms (1 full-axis machine, 1 light machine, 1 general machine and 1 mammography machine) , 2 DR portable X-ray machines, 2 multi-row CT scanner rooms (1 128 rows and 1 16 arrays), 2 Magnetic resonance imaging rooms (1 3 Tesla and 1 1.5 Tesla), 1 room for 2 levels of interventional angiography and 1 room to measure bone mineral density.... Vinmec is also the place to gather a team of experienced doctors and nurses who will greatly assist in diagnosis and detection. early signs of abnormality in the patient's body. In particular, with a space designed according to 5-star hotel standards, Vinmec ensures to bring the patient the most comfort, friendliness and peace of mind.