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High-resolution MR neurography of diffuse peripheral nerve lesions.
S K Thawait1, V Chaudhry, G K Thawait
1Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|October 23, 2010
Summary
High-resolution magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) using 3T magnets is practical for diagnosing diffuse peripheral nerve lesions. This study details MRN findings for various nerve disorders, aiding diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- High-resolution magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) is increasingly feasible with 3T magnets.
- Existing literature primarily focuses on focal nerve lesions like compression neuropathies.
- There is a need for comprehensive information on diffuse peripheral nerve lesions via MRN.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the characteristic MRN appearances of diverse diffuse peripheral nerve disorders.
- To highlight essential imaging techniques for evaluating these conditions.
- To bridge the gap in literature regarding MRN of diffuse nerve pathology.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical and pathologically proven cases of diffuse peripheral nerve lesions.
- Demonstration of MRN findings across various etiologies.
- Focus on imaging techniques applicable to MRN.
Main Results:
- Detailed presentation of MRN features for traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, hereditary, radiation-induced, and neoplastic peripheral nerve lesions.
- Illustrative examples showcasing the spectrum of diffuse nerve pathology.
- Emphasis on salient imaging characteristics for each disorder type.
Conclusions:
- MRN is a valuable tool for diagnosing diffuse peripheral nerve lesions.
- Understanding the diverse MRN appearances is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- This work provides a reference for MRN evaluation of diffuse nerve disorders.
