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3D gadolinium‐enhanced MRA: Evaluation of hepatic vasculature in children with hepatoblastoma
Author(s) -
Haliloglu Mithat,
Hoffer Fredric A.,
Gronemeyer Suzanne A.,
Furman Wayne L.,
Shochat Stephen J.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1522-2586(200001)11:1<65::aid-jmri10>3.0.co;2-n
Subject(s) - hepatoblastoma , gadolinium , medicine , radiology , chemistry , organic chemistry
We used contrast‐enhanced three‐dimensional magnetic resonance angiography (3D MRA) modified for pediatric use to evaluate the hepatic vasculature prior to partial hepatectomy in five consecutive children with hepatoblastoma. Modifications included non‐breath‐hold technique in four of the five children who were sedated. The single breath‐hold technique was performed in only one awake child. Scan delay times were based on contrast infusion time rather than total infusion time. The hepatic artery, portal vein, and inferior vena cava were identified in all patients. MRA findings were confirmed by conventional angiography in one patient and by surgery in all. Contrast‐enhanced 3D MRA is a useful and rapid technique prior to partial hepatectomy in patients with hepatoblastoma. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2000;11:65–68. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.