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Advantages and disadvantages of pediatric laryngeal MRI
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| No sedation needed | Inferior spatial resolution to CT |
| Free of ionizing radiation | Long scanning time compared to CT |
| Excellent soft tissue contrast | Differentiation between malignant and inflammatory lesions can be challenging |
| Good visualization of vascular structures | Bony involvement can be challenging |
| Dynamic imaging possible |
