CE-MRA in paediatric patients.
Contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) is an established diagnostic method for evaluating vascular disease in adults. However, the use of MRA techniques has spread more slowly in children owing to significant technical challenges in the paediatric population. This article discusses the indications for CE-MRA in paediatric patients, the techniques employed and the imaging findings expected from MRA of children with vascular disease. In particular, the application of "time-resolved" CE-MRA is discussed and clinical case examples are provided to highlight the broad clinical application of this technique in paediatric vascular disease.
Schneider
Günther
G
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, 66421 Homburg Saar, Germany. ragsne@uniklinik-saarland.de
Fries
Peter
P
Lindinger
Angelika
A
D002648:Child; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media