Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging. Of the pediatric central nervous system. Techniques, indications, and examples

D A Gusnard; R A Zimmerman

doi:10.1177/000992289002900301

Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging. Of the pediatric central nervous system. Techniques, indications, and examples

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1990 Mar;29(3):136-57. doi: 10.1177/000992289002900301.

Authors

D A Gusnard¹, R A Zimmerman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104.

PMID: 2407408
DOI: 10.1177/000992289002900301

Abstract

The techniques for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are described. Indications are given for the two procedures as well as the rationale for selection of one or the other in evaluation of the pediatric central nervous system. The benefits derived from each one are illustrated by a series of representative reproductions.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
Bone and Bones / pathology
Calcification, Physiologic
Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Central Nervous System Diseases / pathology
Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Hemorrhage / pathology
Child
Humans
Image Enhancement
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord / pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*