Vinicius Neves Marcos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Francisco Julio Muniz Neto MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Vittor Serrao Margotto MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tahan Rivas Tirapani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Victor Hada Sanders MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Joao Carlos Rodrigues MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Atul Kumar Taneja MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luiz Guilherme Hartmann MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Laercio A. Rosemberg MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marcelo Buarque Gusmao Funari MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

• MRN adds relevant imaging information in the clinical work-up of neuropathy involving the lumbosacral plexus, especially when electrodiagnostic tests are inconclusive • The key imaging findings related neuropathies of the lumbosacral plexus detected by MRN include abnormal course, thickening, high signal intensity and contrast-enhancement of the nerve  

A. Suggested MRN protocol and sequences parameters, as performed in our institution B. Clinical indications to perform MRN of the lumbosacral plexus, using both scientific literature and authors experience C. Normal anatomy of the lumbosacral plexus, main anatomic variants and illustrative pathologies related to the lumbosacral plexus will be presented in cases with clinical history and MR images D. Additional and secondary findings related to denervation will also be discussed  

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Marcos, V, Muniz Neto, F, Margotto, V, Tirapani, T, Sanders, V, Rodrigues, J, Taneja, A, Hartmann, L, Rosemberg, L, Funari, M, Magnetic Resonance Neurography (MRN) of the Lumbosacral Plexus.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019028.html