How fast can you image a canine or feline brain?

VRU 64(1): 86-94

May 12, 2023

  • A study was conducted to evaluate whether abbreviated MRI protocols alter differential diagnoses and recommendations compared to a standard protocol.

  • The study found that overall agreement between Fast Brain Protocols (FBPs) and original MRI reports (OMR) was good and comparable to interobserver agreement for multiple reviews of standard brain protocol (SBP) cases.

  • Postcontrast images substantially altered conclusions in 17/97 cases (17.5%), as well as improved interobserver agreement compared to noncontrast studies.

  • The findings supported the use of a 6-sequence brain MRI protocol for dogs and cats with suspected intracranial disease.

Postcontrast images substantially increased conspicuity of the left occipital lesion (suspected meningioma, white arrow) in this 16-year-old Siamese with new onset seizures. Prior to inclusion of contrast, the lesion was not identified. The slice thickness is 2 mm. A, Sagittal T2w TSE; B, transverse T2w FLAIR; C, transverse T2* GRE; D, transverse ADC map; E, transverse T1w SE; F, postcontrast transverse T1w SE. Note that A-E comprise the FBP1 protocol, and A-F comprise the FBP2 protocol. For all transverse images, the patient's right is to the left of the image

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