Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Radiographers, MR physics, MR, MR-Diffusion/Perfusion, Technical aspects, Education, Pathology
Authors:
C. Tsiotsios1, S. Kutsniashvili1, M. Eleftheriou1, B. Nguyen2; 1Limassol/CY, 2Oslo/NO
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2019/C-2391
Conclusion
MR Neurography is a great modality for the high quality,
high resolution imaging of the brachial plexus.
Anatomical and functional sequences can be used for the detailed assessment of the brachial plexus and related pathology.
They offer great anatomical information and provide an accurate in vivo evaluation of the locus and extent of the lesion.
MRN is a valuable adjunct to clinical examination,
EMG and traditional MRI,
however,
Radiographers should be aware of the new techniques,
imaging parameters and slice positioning in order to highlight the challenging area of the brachial plexus with great detail.
Finally,
Radiographers,
Radiologists and MR Physicists should be aware of the potential artifacts and pitfalls which can lead to degraded image quality and incorrect image interpretations.