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 |