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Studies to date have shown signal maturation patterns in the pediatric population using various sequences. However, there is a paucity of information about brain maturation patterns of FLAIR signal intensities across the pediatric range. Additionally, intensities vary widely across FLAIR MR imaging scanners. A FLAIR intensity standardization algorithm would be helpful to normalize intensity across large data sets, allowing comparison of FLAIR intensity in different regions and individuals.

This is an illustrative review of neuroimaging manifestations of EBV-associated infectious, noninfectious inflammatory, and lymphoproliferative disorders, which have a myriad of imaging appearances.

A case (n = 36) - control (n = 50) study aimed to identify CT findings of supraclavicular brachial plexus injuries to discern who may require further evaluation with MR imaging. The results showed that scalene muscle edema/enlargement and interscalene fat pad effacement were most strongly associated with brachial plexus injury and demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity. These findings are best assessed with a soft-tissue reconstruction kernel; therefore, this should be incorporated as part of the trauma CT cervical spine assessment.