MRI of the IAC: Do We Need Gadolinium?

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

SPSC30C

MRI of the IAC: Do We Need Gadolinium?

Special Courses

Presented on December 2, 2014
Presented as part of SPSC30: Controversy Session: Head and Neck Modality Roulette: What's the Best Imaging Option?

Participants

William P. Dillon MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Franz J. Wippold MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) the various MR high resolution techniques for imaging the internal auditory canal. 2) the evidence supporting the use of contrast material with MR imaging in the evaluation of hearing loss. 3) the evidence supporting the use of non contrast MR imaging in the evaluation of hearing loss.

ABSTRACT

This presentation will highlight the evidence in favor and opposed to the use of gadolinium contrast administration in the setting of hearing loss from suspected vestibular schwannoma. Authors will demonstrate the use of high resolution non contrast MRI techniques tailored to the IAC, and show case examples where the use of gadolinium is useful in detecting diseases other than schwannoma.

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Dillon, W, Wippold, F, MRI of the IAC: Do We Need Gadolinium?. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002739.html