Drushi Vatsal Patel MBBS, MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Hemant Tribhovandas Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ankur Shah MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Shikha Rahul Khandelwal MBBS, DMRD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Laxmi Vishnu Bhobe DMRD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mrugesh Doctor, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Simplified learning of brachial plexus anatomy & pathology 2. Highlighting the importance of case-based MR protocol in imaging of brachial plexus 3. Various imaging appearances in Traumatic & non-traumatic brachial plexopathy 4. Importance of identifying pre- & post ganglionic injury on MRI & its impact on management

1. MR imaging anatomy of brachial plexus & 5 simple steps to identify nerve roots , trunks, divisions & cords (RTDC ) of brachial plexus 2. Standard MR protocol & Importance of clinical history in framing the case-based MR protocol for optimum information about the pathology 3. Traumatic brachial plexopathy imaging - Preganglionic injury : cord edema/ contusions, nerve root avulsion, pseudomeningocoele ; Post ganglionic injury : nerve ruptures , neuropraxia (stretch injury ), neuroma 4. Non traumatic brachial plexopathy imaging : cervical rib, brachial neuritis, radiation fibrosis, metastasis, neurofibromas, local mass lesions involving brachial plexus 5. DW MR neurography – Advantages & limitations

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14012478/14012478_zsag.pdf

Patel, D, Patel, H, Shah, A, Khandelwal, S, Bhobe, L, Doctor, M, Brachial Plexus Imaging: Everything That a Radiologist Needs to Know for Reporting!.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012478.html