SMRT Educational Seminars
Fundamental Principles for MR Imaging of the Brain
Volume 4, Number 4
 
Educational Objectives
To review normal age related changes of the brain as seen on MR imaging.

To discuss infarction patterns in the brain and distinguish the MR appearance between subacute and acute infarction.

To compare the variable appearance of hemorrhage on MR imaging

To review the typical presentation and MR imaging strategies of vascular malformations.

To distinguish between multiple causes of infection within the brain and discuss the MR appearance and imaging strategies for each type.

To consider the development and normal age related changes of white matter within the brain and discuss the diseases processes encountered in this area.

To compare and contrast the MR appearance and imaging strategies for most tumors and associated abnormalities seen in the brain.

To discuss development abnormalities seen on MR imaging of the brain.

 
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