Title
MRA of the Neck
Clinical History
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Comparison
No prior studies available for comparison.
Technique
MRA of the neck was performed using multi-slab noncontrast time-of-flight technique with 3D time-of-flight cone down views of the carotid bifurcations. Multiple 3D MIP reconstructions were obtained. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the proximal internal carotid arteries was performed with reference to distal cervical segments. Contrast-enhanced imaging with gadolinium was performed with axial, sagittal, and coronal T1-weighted fat-saturated sequences.
Findings
Findings are organized by vascular territory with assessment of flow characteristics, stenosis, and other pathology.
Right Internal Carotid Artery:
The right internal carotid artery demonstrates normal flow signal without hemodynamically significant stenosis.
Left Internal Carotid Artery:
The left internal carotid artery demonstrates normal flow signal without hemodynamically significant stenosis.
Right Common Carotid Artery:
The right common carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.
Left Common Carotid Artery:
The left common carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.
Right External Carotid Artery:
The right external carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.
Left External Carotid Artery:
The left external carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.
Right Vertebral Artery:
The right vertebral artery is patent without hemodynamically significant stenosis.
Left Vertebral Artery:
The left vertebral artery is patent without hemodynamically significant stenosis.
Basilar Artery:
The basilar artery is patent with normal flow signal.
Carotid Bifurcations:
The carotid bifurcations are normally configured without aneurysm or significant stenosis.
Other Findings:
No aneurysm, arterial dissection, or vascular displacement identified.
Impression
No evidence of hemodynamically significant stenosis within the visualized extracranial arterial system.