High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging in study of the skin: Normal patterns

• Published in: European journal of radiology Vol. 80; no. 2; pp. e176 - e181
• Main Authors: Sans, Nicolas, Faruch, Marie, Chiavassa-Gandois, Hélène, Ribes, Catherine Lalande Champetier de, Paul, Carle, Railhac, Jean-Jacques
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.11.2011
• Subjects: High resolution; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Magnetic Resonance Imaging - instrumentation; Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; MR imaging; Normal anatomy; Radiology; Reference Values; Skin; Skin - anatomy & histology; High resolution; Skin; MR imaging; Normal anatomy

Abstract Purpose To validate quantitative and qualitative criteria of normal healthy skin using high-resolution MR imaging. Materials and methods FIESTA and spin echo sequences of the skin of the heel, back and calf were obtained in 31 healthy volunteers. A dedicated 3-in. coil for study of the skin...