title: Peripheral MR neurography: approach to interpretation.
abstract: The magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) examination is rapidly becoming a part of the diagnostic algorithm of patients with peripheral neuropathy; however, because of the technical demands and the lack of required reading skills, the examination is relatively underutilized and is currently limited to a few tertiary care centers. The radiologists with interest in peripheral nerve imaging should be able to perform and interpret this examination to exploit its potential for widespread use. This article outlines the systematic, stepwise approach to its interpretation and a brief discussion of the imaging pitfalls.
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas Southwestern, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX-75390-9178, USA. Electronic address: avneesh.chhabra@utsouthwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Avneesh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chhabra
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000473:pathology*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Interpretation; Magnetic resonance neurography; Peripheral nerve imaging; Peripheral neuropathy