Magnetic Resonance Neurography of the Pelvic Nerves

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is commonly caused by nerve injury, inflammation or entrapment. Due to the complex anatomy and branching patterns of pelvic nerves, pelvic neuropathies are often difficult to illustrate and diagnose. High Resolution 3 Tesla magnetic resonance neurography is a promising t...

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Published in:Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI CT, and MRI, 2017-06, Vol.38 (3), p.269-278
Main Authors: Weissman, Eric, MD, Boothe, Ethan, MD, Wadhwa, Vibhor, MD, Scott, Kelly, MD, Chhabra, Avneesh, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Pain - physiopathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Pelvic Pain - physiopathology
Pelvis - diagnostic imaging
Pelvis - innervation
Pelvis - physiopathology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - physiopathology
Radiology
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Summary:Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is commonly caused by nerve injury, inflammation or entrapment. Due to the complex anatomy and branching patterns of pelvic nerves, pelvic neuropathies are often difficult to illustrate and diagnose. High Resolution 3 Tesla magnetic resonance neurography is a promising technique for the evaluation of peripheral neuropathy. In this article, the authors discuss the normal anatomy of major pelvic nerves, technical considerations of high resolution imaging, normal and abnormal imaging appearances with relevant case examples.
ISSN:0887-2171
1558-5034
DOI:10.1053/j.sult.2016.11.006