Chest magnetic resonance imaging: a protocol suggestion

In the recent years, with the development of ultrafast sequences, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been established as a valuable diagnostic modality in body imaging. Because of improvements in speed and image quality, MRI is now ready for routine clinical use also in the study of pulmonary dise...

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Published in:Radiologia brasileira 2015-12, Vol.48 (6), p.373-380
Main Authors: Hochhegger, Bruno, de Souza, Vinícius Valério Silveira, Marchiori, Edson, Irion, Klaus Loureiro, Souza, Jr, Arthur Soares, Elias Junior, Jorge, Rodrigues, Rosana Souza, Barreto, Miriam Menna, Escuissato, Dante Luiz, Mançano, Alexandre Dias, Araujo Neto, César Augusto, Guimarães, Marcos Duarte, Nin, Carlos Schuler, Santos, Marcel Koenigkam, Silva, Jorge Luiz Pereira E
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Language:English
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RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
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Summary:In the recent years, with the development of ultrafast sequences, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been established as a valuable diagnostic modality in body imaging. Because of improvements in speed and image quality, MRI is now ready for routine clinical use also in the study of pulmonary diseases. The main advantage of MRI of the lungs is its unique combination of morphological and functional assessment in a single imaging session. In this article, the authors review most technical aspects and suggest a protocol for performing chest MRI. The authors also describe the three major clinical indications for MRI of the lungs: staging of lung tumors; evaluation of pulmonary vascular diseases; and investigation of pulmonary abnormalities in patients who should not be exposed to radiation.
ISSN:0100-3984
1678-7099
0100-3984
1678-7099
DOI:10.1590/0100-3984.2014.0017