Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging. Of the pediatric central nervous system. Techniques, indications, and examples.
The techniques for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are described. Indications are given for the two procedures as well as the rationale for selection of one or the other in evaluation of the pediatric central nervous system. The benefits derived from each one are illustrated by a series of representative reproductions.
Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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Zimmerman
D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed