what can a chest mri detect?
An ultrasound exam will help determine how much fluid is present and can aid in determining the cause of the fluid. MRI of the chest: MRI is not generally used to evaluate for pneumonia but may be used to look at the heart, vessels of the chest and chest wall structures. If the lungs are abnormal because of excess fluid, infection or tumor, an MRI may provide additional information about the cause or extent of these abnormalities.