Whole-Body MRI
Whole-body MRI is an MRI examination that surveys much of the body in one session rather than focusing on just one part.
When to get help quickly: The scan itself is not usually urgent, but the reason for doing it may be time-sensitive if doctors are trying to stage cancer or understand a serious widespread condition quickly.
Common symptoms
Doctors may request it when there is concern about cancer spread, bone marrow disease, inflammation in more than one area, or a condition that can affect several parts of the body.
When imaging helps
It helps give a broad overview when one scan needs to look at multiple body regions rather than ordering many separate MRI studies.
What radiology does
It may be used in selected cancer, bone marrow, inflammatory, or screening scenarios where a broad overview is clinically useful.
What usually happens next
Its role depends on the condition being investigated, and the findings may lead to focused follow-up testing or treatment planning.
Need this done?
See which centers in Lagos offer it.