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Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 4(1), pp. 1 - 9
DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2016.040101
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Understanding Body MRI Sequences and Their Ability to Characterize Tissues
Anuj Patel 1,*, Chad Silverberg 2, David Becker-Weidman 1, Christopher Roth 1, Sandeep Deshmukh 1
1 Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
2 Progressive Radiology, Greenbelt, USA
ABSTRACT
Familiarity with how MRI sequences can distinguish different tissues when coupled with an understanding of pathology aids in narrowing differentials or making a specific diagnosis. Utilizing specific MRI pulse sequences allows for identification of key tissue substances such as fat, paramagnetic substances, protein, fibrous tissue, or free or bound water. The identification of these tissue substances allows the radiologist to form narrow or specific diagnoses efficiently. A tissue-based approach to understanding MRI sequences allows the radiologist to both systematically and effectively interpret MRIs despite the large number of pulse sequences particularly in basic MRI body protocols.
KEYWORDS
MRI Sequences, Tissue Characteristics, Body MRI
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Anuj Patel , Chad Silverberg , David Becker-Weidman , Christopher Roth , Sandeep Deshmukh , "Understanding Body MRI Sequences and Their Ability to Characterize Tissues," Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1 - 9, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2016.040101.
(b). APA Format:
Anuj Patel , Chad Silverberg , David Becker-Weidman , Christopher Roth , Sandeep Deshmukh (2016). Understanding Body MRI Sequences and Their Ability to Characterize Tissues. Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), 4(1), 1 - 9. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2016.040101.