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Pediatric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many areas of the body.
There are different types of MRI machines. Some look like narrow tunnels. Others are more open and may be a choice for children who can’t handle small, confined spaces. The machine creates a strong magnetic field, which works with radio waves to change the position of the body’s hydrogen atoms. As they go back into correct position, they send out signals. A computer receives the signals and converts them into images of the body. This image appears on a computer screen.
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Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology at Children's National Hospital
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Departments that Offer Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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