This page describes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of arthritis.
Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
Learn what happens during an MRI so your child knows what to expect.
Magnetic resonance enterography is used to take detailed images of the small intestine. Learn what to expect before, during and after the test.
An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a MRI as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. fMRI and MRA are also discussed.
Learn about imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI and CT. These tests give pictures of the inside of your child's body.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how doctors diagnose joint disease, a common complication of hemophilia.
An MRI scan gives a clear picture of the inside of the body and can help diagnose cancer. Learn about how MRIs are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.
Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.
Discover how imaging tests, such as X-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds, are used to rule out conditions that may be similar to arthritis and diagnose JIA.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.
Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.
Learn about MRI arthrograms, what they do and why your child would need one.
Stroke is caused a by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) which is a blood clot in a vein.
Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.
Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).
Stroke is caused by a blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about arterial ischemic strokes (AIS) which are blood clots in an artery of the brain.
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
