Table 3:
Clinical Indication for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
| MRI Indication* | All Patients (n = 140) |
|---|---|
| Acute neurologic dysfunction, n (%) | 90 (64%) |
| Seizures, encephalopathy, concern for PRES, or progression of oncologic disease | 50 (36%) |
| Infectious or inflammatory process | 21 (15%) |
| Concern for vascular injury or stroke | 18 (13%) |
| Other# | 9 (6%) |
| Unclear indication | 1 (1%) |
| No acute neurologic dysfunction & | 50 (36%) |
Up to two indications included per patient.
Evaluation for hydrocephalus, intracranial hypertension, cerebral edema or trauma
Includes images obtained for: planned follow up, post-injury prognostication, oncologic staging, or evaluation for a chronic or prior condition
MRI = magnetic resonance imaging, PRES = posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.