Effect of T1 relaxation time on lesion contrast enhancement in flair MR imaging: a study using computer-generated brain maps.

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Publication/Presentation Date

2-1-2001

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Using computer-generated brain maps, we aimed to define T1 relaxation time thresholds above which a T2 hyperintense (compared with surrounding white matter) lesion became hypointense on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) MR imaging. Thresholds were identified for FLAIR MR imaging sequences with different echo times (TEs).

CONCLUSION: Thresholds for T1 relaxation times increased as TE increased during FLAIR MR imaging sequences. Such thresholds defined the transition from hyperintense to hypointense lesions.

Volume

176

Issue

2

First Page

537

Last Page

539

ISSN

0361-803X

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

11159111

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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