Mri Face W/O & W/ Contrast (Cranial Nerves/Parotid)
MRI Protocol
Neuro
Indications
Used to evaluate pathologies affecting the lower cranial nerves or the parotid glands, such as tumors, inflammation, or facial palsy.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| SAG T1 (HEAD & NECK) | Pre-contrast |
| SAG T1 BRAIN | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 (ORB-MANDIBLE) | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 FS POST (ORB-MANDIBLE) | Post-contrast |
| COR T1 FS (CORD-FACE) | Pre-contrast |
| AX T2 (ORB-MANDIBLE) | Pre-contrast |
| AX DWI | Pre-contrast |
| AX FLAIR | Pre-contrast |
| AX SWAN | Pre-contrast |
| AX MRA COW | Pre-contrast |
Related Clinical Scenarios
Bitemporal hemianopia, sellar mass suspected, initial imaging
Brain tumor metastatic, screening, extracranial malignancy
Brain tumor on prior imaging, extra-axial suspected, pretreatment evaluation
Brain tumor on prior imaging, intra-axial suspected, pretreatment evaluation
Brain tumor primary, screening, genetic risk factors