MR Pediatric Female 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: Pelvis WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T
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 | Iliac crests through pubic symphysis. Phase R-L; frequency A-P |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Iliac crests through pubic symphysis. Phase R-L; frequency A-P |
| COR | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Sacrum to anterior abdominal wall |
| SAG | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Mid femoral head to mid femoral head |
| COR OBL | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Parallel to short axis of uterus. Sacrum to anterior abdominal wall.Mid femoral head to mid femoral head. |
| COR OBL | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3D | STIR | Fit to Patient | Parallel to short axis of uterus. Sacrum to anterior abdominal wall.Mid femoral head to mid femoral head. | |
| COR | DWIBS | IR EPI SS | 5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Skin to skin |
| AXIAL | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by radiologist. Iliac crests through pubic symphysis |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by radiologist. Sacrum to anterior abdominal wall |