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Chest magnetic resonance imaging: a protocol suggestion.
Bruno Hochhegger1, Vinícius Valério Silveira de Souza2, Edson Marchiori3
1PhD, Associate Professor, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Radiologia Brasileira
|January 27, 2016
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now suitable for routine pulmonary disease diagnosis due to faster imaging. Lung MRI offers combined morphological and functional assessment, aiding in tumor staging, vascular disease evaluation, and radiation-sensitive patient investigations.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Advancements in ultrafast sequences have enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) capabilities.
- MRI is increasingly recognized as a valuable diagnostic tool in body imaging.
- Improved speed and image quality make MRI suitable for routine pulmonary disease studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review technical aspects and propose a protocol for chest MRI.
- To highlight the advantages of lung MRI, including combined morphological and functional assessment.
- To outline key clinical indications for lung MRI.
Main Methods:
- Review of technical aspects of chest MRI.
- Development of a suggested protocol for performing chest MRI.
- Description of clinical applications.
Main Results:
- MRI is ready for routine clinical use in studying pulmonary diseases.
- Lung MRI provides a unique combination of morphological and functional assessment.
- Key indications include lung tumor staging, pulmonary vascular diseases, and radiation-sensitive patient evaluations.
Conclusions:
- Chest MRI is a valuable tool for pulmonary disease diagnosis.
- The combination of speed and image quality supports routine clinical application.
- MRI offers significant advantages for specific patient groups and conditions.
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