Methodologies and MR Parameters in Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Neurography: A Scoping Review Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Magnetic resonance neurography (MRN), the MR imaging of peripheral nerves, is clinically used for assessing and monitoring peripheral neuropathies based on qualitative, weighted MR imaging. Recently, quantitative MRN has been increasingly reported with various MR parameters as potential biomarkers. An evidence synthesis mapping the available methodologies and normative values of quantitative MRN of human peripheral nerves, independent of the anatomical location and type of neuropathy, is currently unavailable and would likely benefit this young field of research. Therefore, the proposed scoping review will include peer-reviewed literature describing methodologies and normative values of quantitative MRN of human peripheral nerves. The literature search will include the databases MEDLINE (P

SUBMITTER: Balsiger F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9149994 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature