CHEST/ABD WALL MASS MR
(last reviewed 06/22/2023)
(last reviewed 06/22/2023)
INDICATION: Abdominal wall mass, chest wall mass, hernia, infection/abscess.
SEQUENCES
Cor STIR
Ax fat sat T2 or STIR
Sag or Cor fat sat T2 (if ventral or dorsal do sag, if lateral do coronal. If unsure, do both)
Sag or Cor T1
Ax T1
Ax 3D VIBE (fat sat) pre
Ax 3D VIBE (fat sat) post
Cor 3D VIBE (fat sat) post
Sag 3D VIBE (fat sat) post
**If ventral/anterior mass, consider prone imaging to minimize respiratory motion/excursion