MR Trigeminal Neuralgia Brain WO ENT Protocol
T2 MPR Coverage:
Coronal: Posterior surface of pons to anterior margin of the sella turcica at 0.5 mm/ 0 mm.
Sagittal: Mid temporal lobe to mid temporal lobe at 0.5 mm/ 0 mm
Last updated: 12/2/19
Charge as: Brain WO; MRA Head WO.
Scanner preference: 3T only
Coil: Head
Scan Notes: This protocol is usually only ordered by Dr. Burchiel.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | DWI | EPI | 3 | 0.3 | YES | 22 | no | Cover whole brain. Angled to corpus. Send only B1000 and ADC. |
| AXIAL | TOF MRA | 3D FFE | 1 | 0 | no | 18 | COR | COW ONLY- Include PICA. MIP COW RIGHT SIDE, LEFT SIDE AND POSTERIOR CIRCULATION SEPARATE- 180 SPIN |
| AXIAL | T2 | BFFE | 1 | -0.5 | no | 18 | COR, SAG | 75 mm FH coverage centered on pons |
