An MRI scan does not require the use of X-rays. The images of soft tissue obtained by MRI are clearer and more accurate than those obtained by other imaging techniques, and therefore provide the best information, should the need for surgery arise. MRI enables early detection of many conditions, thus making the treatment more effective.If a tumor is detected, the MRI scan shows its exact location and size, and how much it has spread. The object will be revealed by MRI, even if it is located behind a bone, as opposed to other types of examinations.The contrast material used in the examination (gadolinium) is not iodine based, and therefore causes almost no side effects or allergic responses. The scan itself also causes no side effects.
