MRI Thorax (Pathology) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on pathologies associated with MRI exams of the thorax and brachial plexus. In this lesson, we will discuss characteristics of pathology seen in MRI and scanning techniques associated with those pathologies. It is important to remember there are many pathologies seen in MRI. These are just a few common ones a technologist should be familiar with. The lungs are not necessarily the region of interest when imaging the thorax in MRI due to the small percentage of hydrogen protons. Lung imaging is primarily the responsibility of other modalities like CT or conventional radiography. So when evaluating the thorax in MRI, the areas of interest are the chest wall, axilla, heart, and the blood vessels. Three common indications for a thoracic study are aortic dissection, coarctation, and soft tissue mass. Aortic dissection is a life threatening