Nonneurologic indications for MRI. Technological advances have broadened applications.
Traditionally used for neurologic indications, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now being used to diagnose the most common musculoskeletal, vascular, hepatic, biliary, adrenal, and renal disorders. Drs Schnitker and Light discuss the nonneurologic indications for MRI as both a primary and an adjunct study. The advantages and disadvantages of fast scanning and open MRI are also presented.
Schnitker
J B
JB
Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA. jschnitker@swmail.sw.org
Light
D W
DW
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018579:Patient Selection; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical