{"id":"69a22b4aefd4f1d917503e1b","name":"Facial MRI with and without Contrast","slug":"facial-mri-with-and-without-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI imaging of the face including orbits, sinuses, salivary glands, and lymph nodes with intravenous gadolinium contrast","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Head & Neck"},"tags":["facial imaging","contrast-enhanced","gadolinium","orbits","salivary glands","lymph nodes"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Facial MRI with and without Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Use the examination type provided in the input text. This is typically 'Facial MRI with and without Intravenous Contrast' or similar."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"Document any prior imaging studies mentioned for comparison. If none are mentioned, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"T1-weighted axial, coronal and sagittal sequences of the face were obtained, as well as T2-weighted axial and STIR axial and coronal sequences. After administration of intravenous gadolinium, fat-suppressed T1-weighted SPIR axial, coronal, and sagittal images were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Document all imaging sequences performed, including pre- and post-contrast sequences. Include specific sequence types (T1, T2, STIR, SPIR, etc.) and planes obtained. Preserve the technical details exactly as stated."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Comprehensive evaluation of facial structures demonstrates no evidence of mass or abnormal enhancement.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical region. Report each structure systematically. Include descriptions of enhancement characteristics, size, and morphology. Note presence or absence of pathology.","fields":[{"name":"Soft Tissues and Masses","defaultText":"No evidence of mass or abnormal enhancing lesion within the face.","aiInstructions":"Report presence or absence of masses, lesions, or abnormal enhancement in the facial soft tissues. Include size, location, and enhancement characteristics if abnormality is present."},{"name":"Orbits","defaultText":"The orbits appear unremarkable, with no evidence of mass or abnormal enhancing lesion.","aiInstructions":"Describe orbital contents including orbital soft tissues, retrobulbar fat, and any masses or lesions. Report any abnormalities in size, signal intensity, or enhancement."},{"name":"Extraocular Muscles","defaultText":"The extraocular muscles appear unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess the extraocular muscles bilaterally for enlargement, inflammation, or abnormal signal. Note any asymmetry or thickening."},{"name":"Parotid Glands","defaultText":"The parotid glands appear unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate parotid glands bilaterally for size, signal intensity, enhancement pattern, and masses. Report any ductal dilatation, cystic lesions, or abnormal enhancement."},{"name":"Submandibular Glands","defaultText":"The submandibular glands appear unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess submandibular glands bilaterally for normal size, signal, and enhancement. Report any masses, ductal obstruction, or abnormalities."},{"name":"Thyroid Gland","defaultText":"The thyroid gland appears unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate thyroid gland for size, nodules, cystic lesions, and enhancement pattern. Report any abnormal signal or masses."},{"name":"Lymph Nodes","defaultText":"A few non-enlarged lymph nodes are noted in the jugular chains bilaterally, including at the levels of the carotid bifurcations bilaterally. No pathologically enlarged or necrotic lymph node is seen.","aiInstructions":"Document lymph nodes by location (jugular chain, submental, etc.), size, morphology, and enhancement. Report presence of necrosis or abnormal enhancement. Use short axis diameter to assess for pathologic enlargement (>1 cm typically considered abnormal)."},{"name":"Pituitary Gland and Sellar Region","defaultText":"The pituitary stalk appears unremarkable, and there is no evidence of impingement upon the optic chiasm.","aiInstructions":"Assess pituitary gland, stalk, and their relationship to the optic chiasm. Report any masses, abnormal enhancement, or compression of neural structures."},{"name":"Cavernous Sinuses","defaultText":"The cavernous sinuses appear unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate cavernous sinuses bilaterally for abnormal enhancement, thrombosis, masses, or invasion. Assess patency and normal flow voids if applicable."},{"name":"Paranasal Sinuses","defaultText":"The paranasal sinuses appear unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"If mentioned in the report, describe the maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal sinuses. Report any opacification, air-fluid levels, masses, or mucosal thickening."},{"name":"Nasopharynx","defaultText":"The nasopharynx appears unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess the nasopharynx for masses, adenoidal hypertrophy, or abnormal enhancement if mentioned in the report."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence of mass or abnormal enhancing lesion in the face.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. State primary findings and any significant abnormalities. If study is normal, state this clearly. Avoid repeating detailed descriptions; focus on clinically significant findings and their implications."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Facial MRI with and without Contrast radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/facial-mri-with-and-without-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/facial-mri-with-and-without-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a22b4aefd4f1d917503e1b","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/facial-mri-with-and-without-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:11.256Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}