MR Pediatric Abdomen/Pelvis WO Protocol
Scan Notes: Images must be checked by radiologist or radiology resident before giving contrast and before the patient gets off the table.
For larger patients, slice thickness may be increased up to 5mm.
Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: Abdomen/Pelvis WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso or Cardiac
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Above diaphragm through pubic symphysis |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Above diaphragm through pubic symphysis |
| COR | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Entire abdomen and pelvis, skin to skin |
| COR | DWIBS | IR EPI SS | 5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Entire abdomen and pelvis, skin to skin |
| Axial | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: On any patient with pancreatitis or pyelonephritis or if requested by radiologist.Above diaphragm through pubic symphysis |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: On any patient with pancreatitis or pyelonephritis or if requested by radiologist.Above diaphragm through pubic symphysis |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by radiologist.Entire abdomen and pelvis, skin to skin |
| SAG | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: On any patient with neuroblastoma, presacral mass, or paraspinal mass- or if requested by a radiologist.Entire abdomen and pelvis, skin to skin |