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Intracranial magnetic resonance imaging.

P M Ruggieri1, T J Masaryk, J S Ross

  • 1Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.

Investigative Radiology
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) aids in diagnosing cerebrovascular disease by screening for conditions like aneurysms. However, MRA has limitations and cannot yet replace conventional angiography for all evaluations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is increasingly used in routine MR evaluations for suspected cerebrovascular disease.
  • MRA serves as a valuable adjunct to standard spin-echo imaging of the head.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current role and limitations of intracranial MRA in diagnosing cerebrovascular conditions.
  • To determine MRA's effectiveness as a screening tool compared to conventional arteriography.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical experience and evaluation of MRA's utility in detecting specific cerebrovascular pathologies.
  • Comparison of MRA capabilities against conventional catheter angiography for various vascular scenarios.

Main Results:

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  • MRA shows significant potential in evaluating intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous fistulae, large vessel occlusive disease, and dural sinus thrombosis.
  • MRA faces challenges in visualizing larger vessels (e.g., carotid siphon) and small cortical branches, and in assessing dynamic information for mass lesions or vascular malformations.

Conclusions:

  • Intracranial MRA is a useful screening tool for specific cerebrovascular diseases but has limitations.
  • Further large-scale clinical trials are necessary to fully define the role of MRA in cerebrovascular disease evaluation.