[Expert recommendations for magnetic resonance imaging of muscle disorders]. / Expertenempfehlung zur Magnetresonanztomographie bei Muskelerkrankungen.
Nervenarzt
; 95(8): 721-729, 2024 Aug.
Article
in De
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| ID: mdl-38683354
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging of the skeletal muscles (muscle MRI for short) is increasingly being used in clinical routine for diagnosis and longitudinal assessment of muscle disorders. However, cross-centre standards for measurement protocol and radiological assessment are still lacking.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this expert recommendation is to present standards for the application and interpretation of muscle MRI in hereditary and inflammatory muscle disorders.METHODS:
This work was developed in collaboration between neurologists, neuroradiologists, radiologists, neuropaediatricians, neuroscientists and MR physicists from different university hospitals in Germany. The recommendations are based on expert knowledge and a focused literature search.RESULTS:
The indications for muscle MRI are explained, including the detection and monitoring of structural tissue changes and oedema in the muscle, as well as the identification of a suitable biopsy site. Recommendations for the examination procedure and selection of appropriate MRI sequences are given. Finally, steps for a structured radiological assessment are presented.CONCLUSIONS:
The present work provides concrete recommendations for the indication, implementation and interpretation of muscle MRI in muscle disorders. Furthermore, it provides a possible basis for the standardisation of the measurement protocols at all clinical centres in Germany.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Muscle, Skeletal
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
De
Journal:
Nervenarzt
Year:
2024
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Article