{"id":"69a2346fefd4f1d9175042ff","name":"MRI Thoracic Spine With and Without Contrast","slug":"mri-thoracic-spine-with-and-without-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI examination of the thoracic spine with multiplanar imaging and gadolinium contrast","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Spine"},"tags":["thoracic spine","contrast","gadolinium","mri","spine imaging"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI of the Thoracic Spine Without and With Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Preserve the examination title as stated in the report header"},"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 prior studies are mentioned, document them specifically with dates and findings. If no comparison is available, use defaultText"},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multi-planar MRI of the thoracic spine was performed utilizing axial T1, axial T2, sagittal T1, sagittal T1 localizer, sagittal T2, and sagittal STIR images without contrast. Following administration of gadolinium, axial and sagittal T1 weighted images were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Document all pulse sequences and planes used. Include whether contrast was administered and timing of post-contrast sequences. Preserve specific technical parameters mentioned in the report"},"findings":{"defaultText":"The thoracic spine demonstrates normal alignment and morphology.","aiInstructions":"Provide systematic anatomical assessment from superior to inferior. Begin with overall alignment and spinal curvature, then progress through vertebral bodies, disks, spinal cord, and supporting structures","fields":[{"name":"Spinal Alignment and Curvature","defaultText":"Normal thoracic kyphosis is maintained.","aiInstructions":"Document the degree and character of thoracic kyphosis. Note any abnormal alignment, scoliosis, or loss of normal curvature"},{"name":"Vertebral Bodies","defaultText":"The thoracic vertebral body heights and alignment are maintained. Normal bone marrow signal is present on long and short TR pulse sequences. No expansile or destructive osseous lesion is identified. No acute fracture is seen.","aiInstructions":"Assess vertebral body heights, alignment, and marrow signal intensity. Document any fractures, lytic or sclerotic lesions, collapse, or marrow abnormalities. Include all vertebral levels if specific pathology is present"},{"name":"Intervertebral Disks","defaultText":"Normal signal and heights of the intervertebral disks are maintained. No focal disk herniation is identified.","aiInstructions":"Assess disk signal intensity, hydration, and height at each level. Document any disk bulges, herniations, or extrusions. Note if stenosis is present and specify location (central, lateral, foraminal)"},{"name":"Spinal Canal","defaultText":"Normal spinal canal dimensions without stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate canal diameter and patency. Document any stenosis, mass, or obstruction. Specify level and severity if abnormality is present"},{"name":"Neural Foramina","defaultText":"Neural foramina are patent bilaterally without stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Assess foraminal dimensions bilaterally at each level. Document any stenosis, nerve root compression, or foraminal narrowing. Specify side and level if abnormality exists"},{"name":"Spinal Cord","defaultText":"The thoracic cord has normal size and contour without evidence of abnormal enlargement, cavitation, or abnormal intramedullary signal.","aiInstructions":"Assess cord diameter, signal intensity, and morphology. Document any edema, syrinx, cavitation, atrophy, or abnormal signal. Include extent if pathology is present"},{"name":"Epidural Space","defaultText":"No epidural mass or collection is identified.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for epidural lesions, hematomas, abscesses, or masses. Specify location and characteristics if abnormality is present"},{"name":"Visualized Lower Cervical Spine","defaultText":"The visualized lower cervical spine demonstrates normal alignment without acute abnormality.","aiInstructions":"Document any relevant findings in the lower cervical region that falls within the field of view"}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Unremarkable thoracic spine MRI with no acute abnormality identified.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. State primary findings and clinical significance. Include recommendations for follow-up imaging or clinical correlation if indicated. Avoid redundancy with findings section"}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Thoracic Spine 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/mri-thoracic-spine-with-and-without-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-thoracic-spine-with-and-without-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a2346fefd4f1d9175042ff","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-thoracic-spine-with-and-without-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:18.436Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}