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Low field (0.02 T) MR imaging of the whole body
Authors:H Lotz  L Ekelund  S O Hietala  G Wickman
Affiliation:Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Ume?, Sweden.
Abstract:The diagnostic utility of extremely low field magnetic resonance (MR) (0.02 T) was evaluated in various parts of the body outside the head. The areas investigated included the spine (104 patients), kidneys (19 patients), female pelvis (21 patients), and hips (15 patients). The results were compared with those of other imaging modalities, e.g., ultrasound, CT, and scintigraphy. Available pulse sequences and typical examination times for different types of studies are reported. Poor spatial resolution and long imaging times limit the application of this technique to the whole body. Due to poor signal-to-noise ratio, image quality is not comparable with that obtained at higher field strengths. In spite of these restrictions it was possible to demonstrate lumbar disk herniations, to differentiate renal and ovarian cysts from tumors, and to detect early avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Extremely low field MR imaging may eventually be used in screening spinal pathology and in the diagnosis of early avascular necrosis of the femoral head. At present, this technique can not replace ultrasound or CT in abdominal examinations.
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