Magnetic resonance imaging of the central nervous system

Journal Article · Thu Feb 25 23:00:00 EST 1988 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5236486

This report reviews the current applications of magnetic resonance imaging of the central nervous system. Since its introduction into the clinical environment in the early 1980's, this technology has had a major impact on the practice of neurology. It has proved to be superior to computed tomography for imaging many diseases of the brain and spine. In some instances it has clearly replaced computed tomography. It is likely that it will replace myelography for the assessment of cervicomedullary junction and spinal regions. The magnetic field strengths currently used appear to be entirely safe for clinical application in neurology except in patients with cardiac pacemakers or vascular metallic clips. Some shortcomings of magnetic resonance imaging include its expense, the time required for scanning, and poor visualization of cortical bone.

• OSTI ID: 5236486
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 259:8; ISSN JAMAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ADENOMAS
ANIMALS
BLOOD FLOW
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DOGS
GLIOMAS
IMAGES
ISCHEMIA
MAGNETIC RESONANCE
MALFORMATIONS
MAMMALS
NEOPLASMS
NERVOUS SYSTEM
NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES
NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
PERFORMANCE
RESONANCE
TOMOGRAPHY
VASCULAR DISEASES
VERTEBRATES