USE OF CONTRAST GUIDLINES
HEAD/BRAIN Metastatic disease workup Multiple Sclerosis Headaches/rule out mass
MRA – CIRCLE OF WILLIS Recommend without contrast
MRA – CAROTIDS With or without contrast
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PITUITARY Recommend with contrast
ORBITS Recommend with contrast
IAC Recommend with contrast
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NECK Evaluation of possible mass or adenopathy
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ABDOMEN With contrast, better evaluation of liver for potential lesions
RENAL ARTERY STENOSIS MR angiography of the abdominal aorta and renal arteries with and without contrast
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LUMBAR, CERVICAL OR THORACIC SPINE History of lumbar surgery Multiple Sclerosis Metastatic workup
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EXTREMITIES/MUSCULOSKELETAL Without contrast sufficient even with a soft palpable mass If the palpable mass appears hard/solid, use contrast to evaluate for possible malignancy
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