MR Pediatric Lumbar Spine WWO
Should an axial non-contrast T1 of the filum be included?
If the indication is for tumor or infection, a non-contrast axial T1 through the filum is not needed. Please include the axial T1 for all other indications.
Other notes:
Do not change parameters including sense factors to reduce scan time.
Last updated: 1/25/22
Charge as: Lumbar Spine WWO
Scanner preference: DCH7
Coil: NV and Anterior Torso Coil
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAG | T2 | 3D TSE | 1 or less | 0 or less | no | AXIAL 1/0 | ||
| SAG | T2 | 2D TSE dixon | 3 | 0 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| SAG | T1 FLAIR | 2D IR-TSE | 3 | 0 | no | no | ||
| AXIAL (see note) | T1 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | no | 10 | no | Do not run for tumor, infection, or demyelinaton. Cover mid conus-coccyx. Add two sat bands to form inverted "V" shape. |
| HAND INJECT CONTRAST | ||||||||
| SAG | T1 | 2D TSE dixon | 3 | 0 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| AXIAL | T1 | VIBE/THRIVE | 3 | 0 | YES | 15 cm | no | Use 3-4 stations to cover whole spine. |