Magnetic resonance neurography of the head and neck: state of the art, anatomy, pathology and future perspectives.

Magnetic resonance neurography of the head and neck: state of the art, anatomy, pathology and future perspectives.
Br J Radiol. 2021 Jan 29;:20200798
Authors: Van der Cruyssen F, Croonenborghs TM, Renton T, Hermans R, Politis C, Jacobs R, Casselman J
Abstract
Magnetic resonance neurography allows for the selective visualization of peripheral nerves and is increasingly being investigated. Whereas in the past, the imaging of the extracranial cranial and occipital nerve branches was inadequate, more and more techniques are now available that do allow nerve imaging. This basic review provides an overview of the literature with current state of the art, anatomical landmarks and future perspectives. Furthermore, we illustrate the possibilities of the three-dimensional CRAnial Nerve Imaging (3D CRANI) MR-sequence by means of a few case studies.
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Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 29, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Van der Cruyssen F, Croonenborghs TM, Renton T, Hermans R, Politis C, Jacobs R, Casselman J Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: research