MR Pediatric Scrotum WO Protocol

Scan Notes:   
- Images must be checked by radiologist or radiology resident before the patient gets off the table. 
- Position patient in scanner supine, with legs together.
- For immobilization of scrotum, place one towel under scrotum to lift it and drape second towel over scrotum/penis, tucking it in posterior to patient.
- Position scrotum to isocenter.
- Slice thickness may be adjusted from 3-6 mm as appropriate to patient size.

Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: Pelvis WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso or Cardiac

Plane Weighting Mode Slice Gap FAT SAT FOV Notes
COR T2 TSE SS 4mm 0mm None Fit to Patient Through scrotum, including pubic symphysis and inguinal canals
AXIAL T2 TSE SS 4mm 0mm None Fit to Patient Above pubic symphysis through scrotum
AXIAL T1 TSE MV MS 4mm 0mm None Fit to Patient Above pubic symphysis through scrotum
AXIAL T2 TSE MV MS 4mm 0mm SPAIR Fit to Patient Above pubic symphysis through scrotum
COR T2 TSE MV MS 3.3mm 0mm SPAIR Fit to Patient Through scrotum, including pubic symphysis and inguinal canals
SAG T2 TSE MV MS 4mm 0.7mm None Fit to Patient Mid femoral head to mid femoral head, centered on and including entire scrotum
AXIAL T1 THRIVE 3D SPAIR Fit to Patient Above pubic symphysis through scrotum
AXIAL T1 FFE 5.5mm 0mm WATS (Proset) Fit to Patient Optional: Only if requested by a radiologist.Above pubic symphysis through scrotum