MR Soft Tissue Neck WWO ENT Protocol
Coverage:
Sagittal: Lateral sides of neck. Mid-orbit to mid aortic arch. Tip of nose and all of posterior neck. FOV about 210 x 210. Okay to exclude posterior neck/brain and superior brain.
Coronal: Incisor teeth to back of neck. Mid orbits to mid aortic ach. Lateral sides of ears. FOV about 240 FH and 180 LR.
Axial: Mid orbits to mid aortic arch. FOV in 180-210 range. Okay to exclude posterior part of brain and posterior neck.
Last updated: 1/21/22
Charge as: Neck WWO
Scanner preference: Avoid MR1, if possible
Coil: NV or Spine
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAG | T1 | 3D TSE | 0.7 | 0 | no | 21 | no | See sagittal coverage note above. |
| AXIAL | DWI | 2D EPI | 3 | 0.3 | YES | 22 | no | See axial coverage note above. |
| COR | T2 | 2D TSE | 2.5 | 0.25 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | 22 | no | See coronal coverage note above. |
| AXIAL | T2 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | 21 | no | See axial coverage note above. |
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| SAG | T1 | 3D TSE | 0.7 | 0 | YES | 21 | AXIAL, COR | See sagittal coverage note above. |
| COR | T1 | 2D TSE | 2 | 0.25 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | 22 | no | See coronal coverage note above. |
| AXIAL | T1 | 3D VIBE/THRIVE | 2 | 0 | YES | 18 | no | See axial coverage note above. |