Double-Contrast Protocol for MR Imaging of the Liver at 1.5 T

Administer an infusion of SPIO particles over 30 minutes,then wait 30-60 minutes

• Coronal single shot echo train spin echo sequence
• Axial T2 * 2D spoiled GRE sequence
• Axial breathe hold T2 echo train spin echo
• Axial T1 weighted 3D spoiled GRE pre contrast

POST  CONTRAST

• Axial T1 3D spoiled GRE -Hepatic arterial phase+portal venous phase+equilibrium phase
• Axial T2 * 2D spoiled GRE sequence Axial optional Coronal with Fat Sat

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