Magnetic resonance neurography of the head and neck: state of the art, anatomy, pathology and future perspectives
Fréderic Van der Cruyssen, Tomas‐Marijn Croonenborghs, Tara Renton, Robert Hermans, Constantinus Politis, Reinhilde Jacobs, Jan Casselman
Abstract
Magnetic resonance neurography allows for the selective visualization of peripheral nerves and is increasingly being investigated. Whereas in the past, the imaging of the extracranial cranial and occipital nerve branches was inadequate, more and more techniques are now available that do allow nerve imaging. This basic review provides an overview of the literature with current state of the art, anatomical landmarks and future perspectives. Furthermore, we illustrate the possibilities of the three-dimensional CRAnial Nerve Imaging (3D CRANI) MR-sequence by means of a few case studies.
Topics & Concepts
Magnetic resonance neurographyMagnetic resonance imagingHead and neckMedicineAnatomyRadiologySurgeryMeningioma and schwannoma managementPeripheral Nerve DisordersFacial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research