Optimized time-resolved 3D contrast-enhanced MRA at 3T: Appreciating the feasibility of assessing cervical paragangliomas - 06/05/10
Summary |
Objectives |
To describe an optimized 3D time-resolved contrast-enhanced MR angiography (3D TR-CE-MRA) at 3T in diagnosing head and neck paragangliomas and assessing their morphology and relation to neighboring vessels.
Methods |
In a prospective study, eight consecutive patients presenting cranial cervical masses suspected to be 10 paragangliomas were examined with 3D TR-CE-MRA at 3T. Two neuroradiologists evaluated the overall image quality, the presence of a paraganglioma, the maximum diameter, as well as the vessel invasion.
Results |
In all of the cases, the overall image quality was scored as good. The tumors (n=10) were all visualized and localized. The mean maximum diameter was 32.7mm [range 7–80]. Vessel invasion was assessed as uncertain in one case and improbable in nine cases.
Conclusion |
3D TR-CE-MRA at 3T associated with conventional sequences facilitates a comprehensive investigation of paragangliomas, thus providing the anatomical and functional information.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Paraganglioma, MRI, 3T, Time-resolved MRA
Esquema
Vol 37 - N° 2
P. 104-108 - mai 2010 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.