Brain + Cervical Spine MRI

Combined MRI of the brain and cervical spine in a single session, covering the intracranial structures and the full cervical spinal column from the skull base to C7-T1. Saves time and cost compared to booking two separate scans.

The combined brain and cervical spine MRI at AGEL Praha merges two commonly requested examinations into a single scanner session lasting approximately 50 minutes. The brain component images the cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, brainstem, ventricular system, and meninges using standard cranial sequences. The cervical spine component covers the seven cervical vertebrae, their intervertebral discs, the spinal cord, exiting nerve roots, and facet joints from the craniocervical junction to the cervicothoracic transition. This combination is particularly valuable when symptoms involve both the head and neck -- for example, headaches accompanied by neck stiffness, cervicogenic headaches (where upper cervical pathology refers pain to the head), or neurological symptoms that could originate from either intracranial or cervical cord pathology. It is also an efficient choice for preventive screening when the patient wants to cover both regions without scheduling two separate appointments. The Siemens MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T scanner accommodates both examinations with a single patient positioning, using a head/neck coil that covers the entire field of view. The transition between brain and cervical sequences is seamless, and the radiologist receives a continuous dataset from the vertex of the skull to the upper thoracic spine. At 13,800 CZK (approximately EUR 565), the combination package represents a meaningful saving compared to booking brain and cervical spine MRIs separately (which would total 17,600 CZK at individual pricing). The reduced total scanner time also means shorter overall appointment duration. For international patients, Prague offers this combined examination at a price point that is often comparable to a single-region MRI in Germany or Austria, effectively providing two scans for the price of one. The AGEL Praha facility in Vinohrady is centrally located near Náměstí Míru metro station, and the English-language patient assistant can help coordinate referral documentation from abroad.