Added value of double inversion recovery magnetic resonance sequence in detection of cortical and white matter brain lesions in multiple sclerosis

Conclusion DIR sequence is valuable in the imaging workup of MS as it can detect more MS lesions compared to the T2W and FLAIR sequences in all anatomical locations. DIR showed better delineation between the white matter, gray matter, and the MS lesions due to its high image contrast. DIR sequence should be included in the routine MR protocol of MS patients especially to answer the question about intra-cortical and juxta-cortical MS lesions.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Radiology Source Type: research