Expertenempfehlung zur Magnetresonanztomographie bei Muskelerkrankungen

Zeng R, Schlaeger S, Türk M, Baum T, Deschauer M, Janka RM, Karampinos D, Kassubek J, Keller-Yamamura S, Kornblum C, Lehmann H, Lichtenstein T, Nagel AM, Reimann J, Rosenbohm A, Schlaffke L, Schmidt M, Schneider-Gold C, Schoser B, Trollmann R, Vorgerd M, Weber MA, Kirschke JS, Schmidt J (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

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DOI: 10.1007/s00115-024-01673-x

Abstract

Background: Magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging of the skeletal muscles (muscle MRI for short) is increasingly being used in clinical routine for diagnosis and longitudinal assessment of muscle disorders. However, cross-centre standards for measurement protocol and radiological assessment are still lacking. Objectives: The aim of this expert recommendation is to present standards for the application and interpretation of muscle MRI in hereditary and inflammatory muscle disorders. Methods: This work was developed in collaboration between neurologists, neuroradiologists, radiologists, neuropaediatricians, neuroscientists and MR physicists from different university hospitals in Germany. The recommendations are based on expert knowledge and a focused literature search. Results: The indications for muscle MRI are explained, including the detection and monitoring of structural tissue changes and oedema in the muscle, as well as the identification of a suitable biopsy site. Recommendations for the examination procedure and selection of appropriate MRI sequences are given. Finally, steps for a structured radiological assessment are presented. Conclusions: The present work provides concrete recommendations for the indication, implementation and interpretation of muscle MRI in muscle disorders. Furthermore, it provides a possible basis for the standardisation of the measurement protocols at all clinical centres in Germany.

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Klinikum rechts der Isar Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Ulm Germany (DE) Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Bonn Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Köln Germany (DE) Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil Germany (DE) Katholisches Klinikum Bochum (St. Josef- und St. Elisabeth-Hospital gGmbH) Germany (DE) Klinikum der Universität München Germany (DE) Universitätsmedizin Rostock Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Göttingen Germany (DE)

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APA:

Zeng, R., Schlaeger, S., Türk, M., Baum, T., Deschauer, M., Janka, R.M.,... Schmidt, J. (2024). Expertenempfehlung zur Magnetresonanztomographie bei Muskelerkrankungen. Der Nervenarzt. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00115-024-01673-x

MLA:

Zeng, Rachel, et al. "Expertenempfehlung zur Magnetresonanztomographie bei Muskelerkrankungen." Der Nervenarzt (2024).

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