{"id":"69a2340defd4f1d9175042bd","name":"MRI Cervical Spine Without and With Contrast","slug":"mri-cervical-spine-without-and-with-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI imaging of the cervical spine with and without intravenous gadolinium contrast, including multi-planar sequences and detailed level-by-level analysis.","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Spine"},"tags":["cervical spine","contrast-enhanced","gadolinium","multi-planar","t1 weighted","t2 weighted","stir","myelopathy protocol"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI of the Cervical Spine Without and With Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Use the examination type directly from the raw report. Preserve 'without and with contrast' terminology if mentioned."},"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":"If comparison information exists in the raw report, extract it verbatim. If blank or not provided, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multi-planar MRI of the cervical spine was performed utilizing axial T1, axial T2, sagittal T1, sagittal T2, and sagittal STIR images without contrast. Following administration of intravenous gadolinium, axial and sagittal T1 weighted images were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Extract the technique description from the raw report. Include all pulse sequences mentioned (T1, T2, STIR, FLAIR, etc.), planes (axial, sagittal, coronal), and contrast administration details. Preserve specific technical parameters if mentioned."},"findings":{"defaultText":"The cervical spine demonstrates normal alignment and morphology. The spinal cord is normal in size and signal intensity. No significant stenosis, myelopathy, or cord compression is identified.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure first, then by spinal level. Start with global observations (alignment, lordosis, cord morphology) before level-specific findings. Use clean radiological language suitable for a final report.","fields":[{"name":"Cervical Alignment and Lordosis","defaultText":"Preservation of normal cervical lordosis is noted. Cervical vertebral heights and alignment are maintained.","aiInstructions":"Document the presence or absence of normal lordosis and any alignment abnormalities. Include information about vertebral body heights and any deformity."},{"name":"Bone Marrow Signal","defaultText":"Normal bone marrow signal is demonstrated on long and short TR pulse sequences without evidence of edema or replacement.","aiInstructions":"Describe bone marrow signal characteristics. Note any edema, replacement, or abnormal signal intensity. Specify which vertebral levels are affected if abnormality is present."},{"name":"Osseous Structures","defaultText":"No expansile or destructive osseous lesion is identified. The posterior elements are intact.","aiInstructions":"Document any fractures, lytic lesions, sclerotic lesions, or other bone pathology. Include status of facet joints, laminae, and spinous processes."},{"name":"Intervertebral Disks","defaultText":"Normal signal and heights of the intervertebral disks are maintained. No focal disk herniation is identified.","aiInstructions":"For each disk level, assess height, signal intensity, and presence of herniation or bulge. Document any degeneration, desiccation, or annular tears if present."},{"name":"Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina","defaultText":"No significant spinal canal stenosis or neural foraminal narrowing is identified.","aiInstructions":"Assess the degree of spinal canal compromise and foraminal stenosis at each level. Specify if stenosis is central, lateral, or foraminal, and whether it is associated with cord compression."},{"name":"Spinal Cord","defaultText":"The visualized cervical and upper thoracic cord demonstrates normal size and contour, without evidence of abnormal enlargement, cavitation, or abnormal intramedullary signal. The cervicomedullary junction is preserved.","aiInstructions":"Document cord size (normal, atrophic, or enlarged), signal characteristics, and any cavitation or syrinx. Note the presence of abnormal T2 signal or T1 enhancement. Assess for cord compression from external structures."},{"name":"Epidural Space","defaultText":"No epidural mass or collection is identified.","aiInstructions":"Document any epidural hematoma, abscess, lipomatosis, or other mass lesions. Specify location relative to spinal cord."},{"name":"C2-C3 Level","defaultText":"No significant posterior disk bulge or herniation, significant spinal canal stenosis, or neural foraminal narrowing is present.","aiInstructions":"If specific findings are mentioned for this level in the raw report, replace with actual observations. Otherwise, use default normal text."},{"name":"C3-C4 Level","defaultText":"No significant abnormality is identified at this level.","aiInstructions":"Document disk status, foraminal patency, and any stenosis or cord compression. If blank in raw report, note as normal or awaiting completion."},{"name":"C4-C5 Level","defaultText":"No significant abnormality is identified at this level.","aiInstructions":"Document disk status, foraminal patency, and any stenosis or cord compression. If blank in raw report, note as normal or awaiting completion."},{"name":"C5-C6 Level","defaultText":"No significant abnormality is identified at this level.","aiInstructions":"Document disk status, foraminal patency, and any stenosis or cord compression. If blank in raw report, note as normal or awaiting completion."},{"name":"C6-C7 Level","defaultText":"No significant abnormality is identified at this level.","aiInstructions":"Document disk status, foraminal patency, and any stenosis or cord compression. If blank in raw report, note as normal or awaiting completion."},{"name":"C7-T1 Level","defaultText":"No significant abnormality is identified at this level.","aiInstructions":"Document disk status, foraminal patency, and any stenosis or cord compression. If blank in raw report, note as normal or awaiting completion."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Unremarkable cervical spine MRI.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize the key findings into a concise summary statement. List any significant abnormalities identified. If normal, use a brief statement such as 'Unremarkable cervical spine MRI' or 'No significant abnormality.' Avoid repeating detailed descriptions from the findings section. Include clinical significance of any identified pathology (e.g., 'moderate spinal canal stenosis at C5-C6 with cord compression')."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Cervical Spine Without and With 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/mri-cervical-spine-without-and-with-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-cervical-spine-without-and-with-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a2340defd4f1d9175042bd","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-cervical-spine-without-and-with-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:17.964Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}