I have to have an MRI on my spine, it says "lumbosacral with and without CNT". Tried googling this but still can't find out what CNT is.
2007-06-04 09:39:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
wait, an iv in my arm, or in my spine?
2007-06-04 09:44:47 · update #1
Cnt, means contrast and don't worry they inject it in your arm...not your spine...I have an MRI done for brain scans every year...
2007-06-04 13:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by mamapoulette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that means contrast. During an MRI they can give you an injection of contrast which helps the MRI pickup things such as lesions in the brain or on the spinal chord.
2007-06-04 16:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by El Gordo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe CNT stands for Clinical Neurological Tests
2007-06-04 16:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by rhaavin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CNT is contrast media, they inject a contrast dye.
2007-06-04 16:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrast.
To make certain structures stand out better.
You will get an IV, it will (might, but probably will) make you feel very warm, but unless you have kidney problems, that's the only real side effect.
Good luck, hope your back feels better & they find what is causing your pain.
-Julie
2007-06-04 16:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by julia.hoover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contrast
2007-06-04 16:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by Angelbaby7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋