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Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology 3/2014

01-09-2014 | Review Article

MR Imaging of the Brachial Plexus

Authors: I. Rehman, MBBS, F. H. Chokshi, MD, Assist. Prof. F. Khosa, MD, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR

Published in: Clinical Neuroradiology | Issue 3/2014

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Abstract

The characterization of brachial plexus (BP) pathology can be perplexing for the radiologist, especially due to varying combination of sensory and motor symptoms depending on the extent of disease and the level of disease process. Localization can be difficult due to inherently complex anatomy of the BP complicated by a variety of benign and malignant disease processes. Infrequently requested imaging of the BP, can be a challenge to both the novice and experienced reader. Invasive methods of diagnosis, such as biopsy, yield variable results and carry the risk of causing permanent sensory and/or motor deficit and may also cause long-term neuralgic pain. The purpose of this article is to provide a straightforward review of BP pathology as seen by conventional magnetic resonance imaging and to illustrate the value of this noninvasive technique in guiding management.
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Metadata
Title
MR Imaging of the Brachial Plexus
Authors
I. Rehman, MBBS
F. H. Chokshi, MD
Assist. Prof. F. Khosa, MD, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Clinical Neuroradiology / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1869-1439
Electronic ISSN: 1869-1447
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-014-0297-3

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