title: Practical magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of peripheral nerves in children: magnetic resonance neurography.
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is an excellent tool for the evaluation of peripheral nerves in children not only because of its excellent soft tissue contrast resolution but also because it is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. In nonconclusive cases, MR neurography can be complementary to physical examination and electromyography in identifying a specific affected nerve and the site of the lesion. This article reviews the MR imaging technique used in the evaluation of peripheral nerves (ie, MR neurography), its major indications, and the common pathologic conditions encountered in the pediatric population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR 00936-5067, USA.
authors.forename: Cesar
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cortes
authors.forename: Yanerys
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ramos
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Restrepo
authors.forename: Jose Andres
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Restrepo
authors.forename: John A I
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: Edward Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000175:diagnosis; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis
keywords: MR neurography; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Pediatric patients; Peripheral nerves