title: MR imaging of the brachial plexus.
abstract: Continuous improvements in magnetic resonance scanner, coil, and pulse sequence technology have resulted in the ability to perform routine, high-quality imaging of the brachial plexus. With knowledge of the anatomy of the plexus, and a familiarity with common pathologic conditions affecting this area, radiologists can provide valuable imaging evaluation of patients with brachial plexus pathologies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Electronic address: alutz@stanford.edu.
authors.forename: Amelie M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Lutz
authors.forename: Garry
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beaulieu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Brachial plexus; Brachial plexus neuropathy; Brachial plexus tumors; MR neurography