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Neuro protocol

Face MRI

MRI of the face for soft tissue infection, bone and joint infection, neoplasm, staging, abscess, and facial trauma. Multiplanar fat-saturated sequences with optional 3D T2 and postcontrast sequences when indicated.

neurofacefacialsoft tissueinfectionabscessneoplasmstagingtraumawithout contrastconditional contrast

For protocol planning and internal reference only. Follow institutional MRI safety screening, contrast, dosage, and GFR policies.

Decision supportContrast GuidanceDefault contrast approach and conditional indications.
No routine contrast guidance listed for this noncontrast protocol.
Acquisition listSequencesRequired and conditional series for the exam.
SequencePlanePhaseRequiredNotes
LocalizerAnynoncontrastYes-
Sagittal T2 FSsagittalnoncontrastYes-
Axial T2 FSaxialnoncontrastYes-
Axial T1axialnoncontrastYes-
Axial T2 3DaxialnoncontrastYesIsotropic 3D acquisition: slice thickness 0.70 mm.
Coronal T2 FScoronalnoncontrastYes-
Coronal T1 FS PrecoronalprecontrastConditionalAcquire when contrast is indicated.
Axial T1 FS PreaxialprecontrastConditionalAcquire when contrast is indicated.
InjectAnyconditionalConditionalPerform injection step when contrast is indicated.
Coronal T1 FS +CcoronalpostcontrastConditionalAcquire when contrast is indicated.
Axial T1 FS +CaxialpostcontrastConditionalAcquire when contrast is indicated.
PositioningSlice PlanningPlane-specific planning instructions and guide images for technologists.

sagittal

Sagittal planning

  • Align parallel to the nasal septum.
  • Cover the face from right to left.
  • Cover the area of clinical interest.

Face sagittal planning

sagittal

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/neuro/face-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 1. Nearby source label: Sagittal.

axial

Axial planning

  • Align parallel to the hard palate.
  • Cover from the glabella to the level of the larynx.
  • Cover the area of clinical interest.

Face axial planning

axial

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/neuro/face-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 2. Nearby source label: Axial.

coronal

Coronal planning

  • Align perpendicular to the hard palate.
  • Cover from the nose to the level of the fourth ventricle.
  • Cover the area of clinical interest.

Face coronal planning

coronal

Source DOCX: ../protocols-final-cleaned/neuro/face-mri.docx. Embedded image order: 3. Nearby source label: Coronal.

Anatomic extentCoverage RulesMinimum coverage expectations and alignment rules.

sagittal

Sagittal field of view

Cover the face from right to left, aligned parallel to the nasal septum.

axial

Axial field of view

Cover from the glabella down to the level of the larynx, aligned parallel to the hard palate.

coronal

Coronal field of view

Cover from the nose to the level of the fourth ventricle, aligned perpendicular to the hard palate.

TechniqueSuggested Technique SpecificationsPlane-level vendor-neutral guidance from the source protocol.

sagittal

slice thickness
<= 5.0 mm
gap
<= 1.5 mm

axial

slice thickness
<= 5.0 mm
gap
<= 2.0 mm
slice thickness 3d
0.70 mm

coronal

slice thickness
<= 4.0 mm
gap
<= 1.0 mm
Conditional workflowSpecial SituationsAdjustments for contrast, hardware, and protocol-specific conditions.

Contrast indicated

  • Add coronal T1 FS precontrast sequence.
  • Add axial T1 FS precontrast sequence.
  • Perform injection step.
  • Add coronal T1 FS postcontrast sequence.
  • Add axial T1 FS postcontrast sequence.

Surgical hardware present

  • Document hardware-specific requirements as needed.
Future detailAdvancedSource-backed scanner, vendor, and site-specific notes when available.

Advanced technical details, scanner variants, and planning guide assets can appear here as protocol data expands.