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Anatomical interpretation of MR scans of the brain
Author(s) -
Vanier M.,
Ethier R.,
Clark J.,
Peters T. M.,
Olivier A.,
Melanson D.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
magnetic resonance in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.696
H-Index - 225
eISSN - 1522-2594
pISSN - 0740-3194
DOI - 10.1002/mrm.1910040212
Subject(s) - interpretation (philosophy) , nuclear magnetic resonance , computer science , physics , programming language
A stereotactic method of brain localization is applied to magnetic resonance imaging for the interpretation of brain structures. This proportional grid system developed by Talairach is based on two intracerebral structures, the anterior and posterior commissures. It takes into account individual variations in brain size and shape. In an experimental study on cadavers we demonstrated that his system permitted accurate identification of cortical structures on CT scan. In this paper, we describe its application to MR. It provides, on a routine basis, a simple reliable method of anatomical interpretation. The use of this grid system is made easier by the fact that both commissures are seen on midsagittal MR Scans. © 1987 Academic Press, Inc.