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Three-dimensional MR imaging technique is not a new concept, however, there is very little experience concerning clinical trials. Especially in head and neck lesions, the accuracu of this new imaging method has not yet been tested. A pilot study was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of demonstrating the head and neck lesions and topographical structures implemented in a three-dimensional reconstruction of the entire head. The 3D reconstruction mode is based on the ray-tracting model. The application of the contrast medium Gd-DTPA proved to be helpful. Three-dimensional reconstruction revealed clear topographic details of the lesions, including the spread of infiltration and destruction of soft tissue. Additionally, the simultaneous view of multiple slices in different orientations is an ideal method for evalauting the spread of the lesion and to visualize the relation between lesion and surrounding tissue.
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Vogl, T., Wilimzig, C., Assal, J. et al. 3D MR imaging with Gd-DTPA in head and neck lesions. Eur. Radiol. 1, 151–157 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00451299
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