Spontaneous intracranial hypotension: Exploring the viability of non-contrast FLAIR as a substitute for contrast-enhanced T1WI in assessing pachymeningeal thickening

ConclusionThe lack of complete correlation between FLAIR and T1ce in identifying pachymeningeal thickening highlights the need for caution in removing contrast agent administration from the MRI protocol of SIH patients, as it reveals a major criterion (i.e., pachymeningeal enhancement) of Bern score.

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Source: Neuroradiology - April 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research