3D MR Neurography

Abstract

High-resolution isotropic volumetric three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) techniques enable multiplanar depiction of peripheral nerves. In addition, 3D MRN provides anatomical and functional tissue characterization of different disease conditions affecting the peripheral nerves. In this review article, we summarize clinically relevant technical considerations of 3D MRN image acquisition and review clinical applications of 3D MRN to assess peripheral nerve diseases, such as entrapments, trauma, inflammatory or infectious neuropathies, and neoplasms.

Keywords

MR neurography - three-dimensional - peripheral nerve - neuropathy

Financial Disclosure

Shivani Ahlawat has received support from Department of Defense 2018–2023 and Pfizer (2017–2018). Laura M. Fayad has received support from GERRAF 2008–10 and Siemens 2011–12.

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
21. September 2021

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