Screening using whole-body magnetic resonance imaging scanning: who wants an incidentaloma?
Open Access
- 1 March 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Medical Screening
- Vol. 14 (1) , 2-4
- https://doi.org/10.1258/096914107780154530
Abstract
Objective: Some private health screening companies in the UK provide 'health check-ups' using whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in spite of the lack of evidence demonstrating that such screening is worthwhile. We discuss the issues surrounding the use of an MRI scan as a screening test in 'health check-ups' and set out our concerns. Conclusion: Because of the five balance between the potential perils and benefits of the unselective use of brain MRI for 'health check-ups', its use should be restricted to a research setting.Keywords
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