Magnetic resonance imaging of multiple sclerosis: a study of pulse-technique efficacy

Conference · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6349031

Runge, V M; Price, A C; Kirshner, H S; Allen, J H; Partain, C L; James, Jr, A E

Forty-two patients with the clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis were examined by proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 0.5 T. An extensive protocol was used to facilitate a comparison of the efficacy of different pulse techniques. Results were also compared in 39 cases with high-resolution x-ray computed tomography (CT). MRI revealed characteristic abnormalities in each case, whereas CT was positive in only 15 of 33 patients. Cerebral abnormalities were best shown with the T2-weighted spin-echo sequence: brainstem lesions were best defined on the inversion-recovery sequence.

• Research Organization: Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• OSTI ID: 6349031
• Report Number(s): CONF-8404183-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther.; (United States) Journal Volume: 143:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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