Double inversion recovery brain imaging at 3T: diagnostic value in the detection of multiple sclerosis lesions.

Abstract

DIR brain imaging at 3T provides the highest sensitivity in the detection of MS lesions especially in the infratentorial region.

Keywords

Fluid-attenuated inversion recoveryMedicineNuclear medicineWhite matterMultiple sclerosisLesionMagnetic resonance imagingRadiologyHyperintensityPathology

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University of Bonn DE

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Year: 2007
Type: article
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 54-9
Citations: 182
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                                    Wattjes Mp, 
                                
                                    Lutterbey Gg, 
                                
                                    J Gieseke
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2007). 
                            Double inversion recovery brain imaging at 3T: diagnostic value in the detection of multiple sclerosis lesions.. 
                            PubMed
                            , 28
                            (1)
                            , 54-9.