The Influence of Nonaerated Paranasal Sinuses on DTI Parameters of the Brain in 6- to 9-Year-Old Children [PEDIATRIC NEUROIMAGING]

CONCLUSIONS:
Nonaeration of the paranasal sinuses is a common incidental finding on pediatric MR imaging brain scans. The amount of air in the paranasal sinuses can influence fractional anisotropy and, to a lesser degree, mean diffusivity values of WM tracts and should be considered in DTI studies in pediatric populations.

Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - November 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Dremmen, M. H. G., Papp, D., Hernandez-Tamames, J. A., Vernooij, M. W., White, T. Tags: PEDIATRIC NEUROIMAGING Source Type: research