A new coronal imaging plane for magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint disc.
We found that identification of an anterior displaced disc of the temporomandibular joint was difficult with traditional coronal oblique MR images. We describe the use of a new coronal oblique imaging plane which overcomes this problem.
Hollender
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Division of Oral Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA.
Barclay
P
P
Maravilla
K
K
Terry
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V
D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000473:pathology*; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis