Imaging Methods

Application

Features

Limitations

Average Cost

X-Rays

Bone disease

Easily available

Radiation

$300

CT

Brain disorders

360˚ view

Injection of iodine for better definition

$800

MRI

Diagnosis of 4 mm thyroid nodule

High resolution image

Injection require to get better images

$1000

Ultrasonography

Soft tissues

Non-invasive and better sensitivity

Echo noise

$100

Thermography

Vascular disease

Non invasive

Small penetration

$100