Table 1.
Sequence details
| Sequence/Parameter | STIR without contrast agent | T1w-TSE without contrast agent | TSE with contrast agent | SE with contrast agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Coronal | Coronal | Coronal | Transversal |
| TE/TR, ms/ms | 31/5560 | 25/860 | 25/120 | 12/765 |
| Flip angle, ° | 120 | 150 | 150 | 90 and 120 |
| Slice thickness, mm | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Field of view, mm × mm | 120 × 120 | 120 × 120 | 120 × 120 | 120 × 60 |
| Number of acquired slices | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Abbreviations: SE spin echo, STIR short tau inversion recovery, T1w-TSE T1-weighted turbo spin echo, TE/TR echo time/repetition time, TSE turbo spin echo