{"id":"69a22effefd4f1d917503f94","name":"MRI Thoracic Spine Without and With Contrast","slug":"mri-thoracic-spine-without-and-with-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI evaluation of the thoracic spine with multi-planar imaging and post-gadolinium sequences","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Spine"},"tags":["thoracic spine","gadolinium contrast","multi-planar","spinal cord","vertebral alignment"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI of the Thoracic Spine Without and With Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Use the examination title as stated in the report header. Include contrast status (without and with gadolinium)."},"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":"Check comparison section in report. If specific prior studies are mentioned, document the date and findings. Otherwise use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multi-planar MRI of the thoracic spine was performed. Axial T1, axial T2, sagittal T1, sagittal T2, and sagittal and coronal STIR sequences were obtained. Sagittal T2 sequence of the cervical spine was obtained for localization. Following gadolinium administration, axial and sagittal T1 weighted images were performed.","aiInstructions":"Document all pulse sequences used, imaging planes, and contrast administration details. Include localization sequences if performed."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Evaluation of the thoracic spine demonstrates normal alignment and signal characteristics throughout.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Start with overall alignment and kyphosis, then detail vertebral bodies, discs, spinal cord, and soft tissues. Use specific measurements or descriptors from the report.","fields":[{"name":"Spinal Alignment and Curvature","defaultText":"Preservation of the usual thoracic kyphosis with normal alignment.","aiInstructions":"Document the sagittal contour and overall alignment. Note presence or absence of kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis. Describe any deformity if present."},{"name":"Vertebral Bodies","defaultText":"Thoracic vertebral body heights and alignment are maintained. No evidence of acute fracture or spondylolisthesis. No expansile or destructive osseous lesions.","aiInstructions":"Document vertebral body heights, any fractures, lytic or sclerotic lesions, and anterior vertebral body osteophytes. Note any listhesis with grade if present."},{"name":"Intervertebral Discs","defaultText":"Normal signal and heights of the intervertebral discs. No significant disc bulge or herniation.","aiInstructions":"Describe disc signal intensity (T2 bright vs dark), hydration status, and morphology. Document any bulging, extrusion, or sequestration by level if noted."},{"name":"Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina","defaultText":"No significant central canal or neural foraminal stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document canal diameter and patency. Describe any stenosis by level and severity (mild, moderate, severe). Note foraminal narrowing if present."},{"name":"Spinal Cord","defaultText":"The visualized lower cervical and thoracic cord has normal size and contour, without evidence of abnormal enlargement, cavitation, or abnormal intramedullary signal.","aiInstructions":"Document cord size, signal intensity on T1 and T2, contour, and any focal abnormalities. Note syrinx, cavitation, or abnormal enhancement if present."},{"name":"Epidural Space","defaultText":"No epidural mass or collection is seen.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of epidural fluid, hematoma, abscess, or mass. Describe location and characteristics if abnormal findings present."},{"name":"Paravertebral Soft Tissues","defaultText":"The paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Document appearance of muscles, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues. Note any masses, edema, or abnormal signal if present."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Unremarkable MRI evaluation of the thoracic spine.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. List all significant abnormalities or confirm normal study. Avoid redundancy with findings section. Include recommendations for follow-up if applicable."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Thoracic 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-thoracic-spine-without-and-with-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-thoracic-spine-without-and-with-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a22effefd4f1d917503f94","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-thoracic-spine-without-and-with-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:13.153Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}