

7
7
Superior soft tissue contrast (vs. CT)
Patient with hoarseness
CT
MR T1 + C
MR T2
Artifacts
Movement
Dental fillings
Technique
Classic sequences:
T1
–
Without / with i.v. contrast
–
Fatsuppressed
T2
T1 without i.v. contrast
“Fat is your friend” (anatomical orientation)
T1
T1
T1 without i.v. contrast
“Fat is your friend” (anatomical orientation)
T1
T1
T1 with i.v. contrast
Improved delineation of enhancing lesions
from surrounding normal anatomy
T1 T1 + C