Full Body MRI (3T)

A head-to-pelvis MRI scan performed on a 3 Tesla system, imaging the brain, spine, chest, abdomen, and pelvis in a single session. The scan provides a broad anatomical survey for individuals who want a comprehensive structural assessment without ionising radiation.

MRI Dubai's Full Body MRI covers the major anatomical regions from the cranium through the pelvis in a continuous scanning session that typically runs 60 to 90 minutes of in-bore time. The 3 Tesla field strength is particularly advantageous for full-body protocols because the improved signal-to-noise ratio allows the radiologist to maintain diagnostic image quality even when covering a large field of view across multiple body stations. The brain station follows the same multi-sequence protocol used in the standalone brain MRI, evaluating parenchyma, ventricles, and major vascular structures. The spine station images the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions, assessing disc integrity, spinal cord compression, foraminal stenosis, and vertebral body marrow signal — the latter being relevant for detecting metastatic disease, infection, or inflammatory spondyloarthropathy. The chest station evaluates mediastinal structures, hilar lymph nodes, and the lung parenchyma to the extent that MRI can image aerated tissue (CT remains superior for small pulmonary nodules, but MRI avoids radiation exposure). The abdominal station covers the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and adrenal glands, with diffusion-weighted imaging included to improve sensitivity for focal lesions. The pelvic station images the bladder, prostate or uterus/ovaries, and the surrounding lymph nodes and musculature. No ionising radiation is involved at any point, making full-body MRI a repeatable screening tool without the cumulative dose concern associated with CT protocols. No intravenous contrast is used in the standard protocol, though contrast-enhanced sequences can be added if clinically indicated. AI-assisted analysis runs across all stations, flagging regions of unusual signal intensity, asymmetry, or texture for the radiologist's review. The final report is structured by anatomical region, with each station receiving its own findings section and an overall summary that highlights any areas requiring follow-up imaging or clinical investigation. Results are delivered within two to three business days given the volume of data to interpret.