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Intrathecal gadolinium-enhanced MR cisternography: a comprehensive review
1Department of Radiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey. droktayalgin@gmail.com
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|January 24, 2012
Summary
Contrast-enhanced MR cisternography (CE-MRC) is a valuable tool for evaluating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders and hydrocephalus. This review highlights its effectiveness and advantages over traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Neuroradiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Contrast-enhanced MR cisternography (CE-MRC) has been utilized for 15 years.
- It is recognized as a useful method for evaluating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders and hydrocephalus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe CE-MRC technique.
- To review recent clinical applications of CE-MRC in various disorders.
- To discuss the advantages and safety of CE-MRC.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CE-MRC.
- Description of the CE-MRC procedure.
- Discussion of intrathecal gadolinium administration and its safety.
Main Results:
- CE-MRC is effective, especially when combined with other MR techniques.
- It offers advantages over other cisternographic studies, including fewer side effects.
- Recent studies support the safety of low-dose intrathecal gadolinium injections.
Conclusions:
- CE-MRC is a beneficial imaging technique for CSF disorders.
- Its proper application ensures safety and efficacy.
- Further research supports the use of intrathecal gadolinium in CE-MRC.
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