Magnetization Transfer Ratio in Peripheral Nerve Tissue: Does It Depend on Age or Location?

Conclusion
The MTR of lower extremity nerves shows no proximal-to-distal gradient in young healthy volunteers but decreases with age. For future studies using MTR in peripheral nerve disorders, these findings suggest that referencing magnetization transfer contrast values in terms of age, but not anatomical nerve location is required.

Source: Investigative Radiology - June 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research