Whole body MR imaging is now widely utilized in the diagnosis and staging of pediatric patients with systemic disorders and diseases such as Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), Neuroblastoma, Langerhans cell histocytosis (LCH) and fever of unknown origin (FUO). This technique allows the radiologist to visualize the entire body thereby, providing information regarding the full extent of disease allowing clinicians to direct the patient’s treatment. As an alternative to CT and Nuclear medicine, MR whole body imaging produces superior results without exposing the patient to ionizing radiation. We present an educational guide to practical positioning of the patient, coil positioning and protocol optimization. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Chin Nicole, Weisel Melissa, Alazraki Adina, Milla Sarah

Keywords: Whole Body Imaging, MRI, Technologist