Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of abscesses

Conference · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5476027

Wall, S D; Fisher, M R; Amparo, E G; Hricak, H; Higgins, C B

Ten patients with percutaneous biopsy or surgically proven abscesses were evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to describe the appearance of abscesses, define the capability of MRI to localize abscesses, and compare the capabilities of MRI and CT for the diagnosis and determination of the extend of an abscess. Comparative CT scans were available in six cases. MRI demonstrated a more clear delineation of the extent of inflammatory changes than did CT, and MRI demonstrated the abscess as a collection distinct from surrounding structures on at least one repetition rate. Surgical clips in the postoperative patient with an abscess did not degrade the MR images as often occurred with CT. This study describes the MRI appearance of abscess and indicates a potential value of the use of MRI to evaluate abscess outside the central nervous system and spine.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California School of Medicine, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5476027
• Report Number(s): CONF-860416-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 144:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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