What is MRI of Brain?
Of the many imaging techniques available today, MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is among the safest and painless methods used. An MRI combines the strength of magnetic field and radio waves which interact with the tissues in the body to produce an image which is seen on a computer. Different tissues interact differently with magnetic waves and as a result, abnormalities in the body can be easily differentiated from normal.
A brain MRI is a scan of the brain performed inside a cylindrical/tunnel shaped machine. It takes about 30-60 minutes to complete this procedure. MRI scans of the brain are available in different magnetic strengths, such as 1.5 or 3 Tesla.
In order for the radiologist to visualize the internal structures more clearly, he/she can order a contrast MRI. A special dye known as contrast medium is injected into the veins and scanning is done once the dye reaches the desired place. The dye highlights the area of interest which helps to outline the areas of abnormality very easily. Fasting before a contrast MRI scan is mandatory. 
Metallic substances placed inside the body like aneurysm clips, pacemakers, defibrillators or dental implants can prove to be a hindrance during an MRI scan as well as get deflected from their original position because of the production of strong magnetic waves. Hence it is important to notify the radiologist and technician about any such implants inside your body.
A brain MRI gives the advantage of creating 3 dimensional images which can be visualized in cross-sections, very similar to a CAT scan. Soft tissues are viewed best with this imaging modality.
Mumbai MRI Centers for MRI Brain
Many diagnostic centers in Mumbai are well equipped with advanced MRI scanning systems. Here is a list of leading MRI centers.
| Diagnostic Center | Area | City |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Imaging Centre | Andheri East | Mumbai |
| Metro Imaging Centre | Andheri East | Mumbai |
| Chitra Scan Centre | Dadar East | Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Thane-Kharegaon | Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Vashi | Navi Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Kharghar | Navi Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Chembur-Ambedkar-Garden | Navi Mumbai |
| Exo Path Labs | Panvel | Navi Mumbai |
| Divine Diagnostix | Goregaon West | Mumbai |
| Vcare Imaging & Diagnostic Center | Kandivali East | Mumbai |
| Pulse Hitech | Borivali | Mumbai |
| Pulse Hitech | Andheri | Mumbai |
| Pulse Hitech | Kurla(west) | Mumbai |
| Pulse Imaging | Mira Bhayandar | Mumbai |
| Kartik Imaging | Dombivali | Mumbai |
| Metro Imaging Centre | Andheri East | Mumbai |
| Lotus CT scan and MRI center | Panvel | Navi Mumbai |
| Acuscan Medical Centre | Andheri west | Mumbai |
MRI Brain Scan Cost in Mumbai
The cost of a brain MRI is dependent on the location of the diagnostic center, strength of MRI being used, the skill of the technician, age of the diagnostic center, etc.
On an average, a brain MRI scan cost ranges from INR 5000 to INR 16500.
MRI Brain Scan Diagnostic Centers With its Cost
| Diagnostic Centers | Test Name | MRP | Offer Price | Get Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Imaging Centre, Andheri East, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4900 | Book Online |
| MRI brain scan With Contrast | Rs. | Rs. 6750 | Book Online | |
| Brain with Angio or Brain+Spect+Perfus+Contrast | Rs. | Rs. 9450 | Book Online | |
| Brain with CSF Flow or Neck or Tongue or TM Joint | Rs. | Rs. 5600 | Book Online | |
| Brain With(Orbit or Venography or Spectrography) | Rs. | Rs. 5950 | Book Online | |
| Chitra Scan Centre, Dadar East, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5250 | Book Online |
| Brain Venogram | Rs. | Rs. 6750 | Book Online | |
| With Contrast (Brain | Rs. | Rs. 7875 | Book Online | |
| Exo Path Labs, Thane-Kharegaon, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4950 | Book Online |
| Brain with Angio & Venogram | Rs. | Rs. 10800 | Book Online | |
| Brain Epilepsy Protocol | Rs. | Rs. 5400 | Book Online | |
| Exo Path Labs, Vashi, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5525 | Book Online |
| Brain with (Pitutary or Epilepsy Protocol or Orbit or Cisternography or CISS or CP Angle or Temporal Bone or Veno or Branchial Plexus) or Angiography of Brain Single Study | Rs. | Rs. 6375 | Book Online | |
| Brain & Angiography or Brain with Contrast | Rs. | Rs. 8075 | Book Online | |
| Exo Path Labs, Kharghar, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5200 | Book Online |
| Brain Epilepsy Protocol or Brain Pituitary Gland | Rs. | Rs. 6000 | Book Online | |
| Brain Angio or Brain Venogram or Brain Spectroscopy or With Contrast-Brain | Rs. | Rs. 8000 | Book Online | |
| Exo Path Labs, Chembur-Ambedkar-Garden, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5525 | Book Online |
| Angiography of Brain Single Study | Rs. | Rs. 6375 | Book Online | |
| Brain & Angiography or Brain with Contrast | Rs. | Rs. 8075 | Book Online | |
| Exo Path Labs, Panvel, Navi Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4800 | Book Online |
| MRI brain scan with contrast | Rs. | Rs. 7600 | Book Online | |
| Brain & Angio or Brain Venogram | Rs. | Rs. 7600 | Book Online | |
| Brain Spectroscopy | Rs. | Rs. 8000 | Book Online | |
| Divine Diagnostix, Goregaon West, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4400 | Book Online |
| MR Angio Brain | Rs. | Rs. 4800 | Book Online | |
| Brain + Pituitary or Brain + Orbit or MRCP | Rs. | Rs. 6400 | Book Online | |
| Brain + Angio or Brain + Veno | Rs. | Rs. 8800 | Book Online | |
| Vcare Imaging & Diagnostic Center, Kandivali East, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4900 | Book Online |
| Pulse Hitech, Borivali, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5200 | Book Online |
| Pulse Hitech Diagnostic, Andheri, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4400 | Book Online |
| Pulse Hitech Diagnostic, Andheri, Mumbai. | Brain with 5th nerve OR 7th & 8th nerve | Rs. | Rs. 5100 | Book Online |
| Pulse Hitech medical centre, Kurla(west), Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 5200 | Book Online |
| Pulse Imaging, Mira Bhayandar, Mumbai | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4800 | Book Online |
| Kartik Imaging, Dombivali, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4000 | Book Online |
| Lotus CT scan and MRI center, Panvel, Mumbai. | MRI brain scan | Rs. | Rs. 4800 | Book Online |
| MRI brain scan- with contrast | Rs. | Rs. 7600 | Book Online | |
| Acuscan Medical Centre, Andheri west, Mumbai. | Plain-Brain | Rs. | Rs. 7200 | Book Online |
| MR Angiography Brain & Neck | Rs. | Rs. 7650 | Book Online | |
| Routine Brain+Contrast | Rs. | Rs. 9450 | Book Online | |
| Routine Brain+dti(Tractography)/Routine Brain +MRA or MRV | Rs. | Rs. 14850 | Book Online |
* Above mentioned offers can only be booked online.
Why Brain MRI is suggested?
A brain or a head MRI can be suggested by the doctor in following situations:
- Cysts and tumors
- Swellings in the head
- Stroke or cerebrovascular accident
- Presence of any foreign body in the head
- Fluid buildup in brain cavities, also known as hydrocephalus
- Aneurysms
- Hemorrhage in the cranial cavity
- To detect extent of any head injury
- If complaints of blurry vision, dizziness, unexplained headache or altered behavior are seen
- Multiple sclerosis
- Dementia
- Osteomyelitis of the skull
- Structural brain abnormalities
- Unexplained muscle weakness, tingling or numbness
- Difficulty in speaking properly
- Abnormal blood vessels in the brain (arterio-venous malformations)
An MRI offers high quality images with no ionizing radiations, hence protecting the person to be imaged. A common problem associated with this imaging modality is claustrophobia, because some people are apprehensive to enter enclosed spaces and stay inside for quite some time. Open MRI scans are a new solution to alleviate such fears and image easily. However, their utility in specific areas of the body is restricted.