Tips and traps in brain MRI: applications to vascular disorders

C Oppenheim; R Souillard-Scemama; C Alemany; S Lion; M Edjlali-Goujon; M-A Labeyrie; C Rodriguez-Régent; C Mellerio; D Trystram; O Naggara; J-F Meder

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2012.08.004

Tips and traps in brain MRI: applications to vascular disorders

Diagn Interv Imaging. 2012 Dec;93(12):935-48. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.08.004. Epub 2012 Oct 18.

Authors

C Oppenheim¹, R Souillard-Scemama, C Alemany, S Lion, M Edjlali-Goujon, M-A Labeyrie, C Rodriguez-Régent, C Mellerio, D Trystram, O Naggara, J-F Meder

Affiliation

¹ Inserm U, Department of Neuroradiology, université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne, Paris, France. c.oppenheim@ch-sainte-anne.fr

PMID: 23084073
DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.08.004

Abstract

The French Society of Radiology's guide to good use of medical imaging examinations recommends MRI as the first-line examination for exploring cerebrovascular events or disorders. This paper will discuss the main traps in the images when stroke is suspected and provide the technical tips or knowledge necessary for an optimal radiological report.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Artifacts*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods