Table 1 Parameters used in various MRI sequences for breast imaging
Sequences | TE (ms) | TR (ms) | Matrix | FOV | Slice thickness (mm) | Flip angle | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T1W axial | 10–12 | 500–600 | 220 × 280 | 200–220 | 4 | 90° | |
T2W axial | 100–120 | 3000–4000 | 220 × 280 | 200–220 | 4 | 90° | |
Fat-saturated T2W axial | 80–100 | 3000–4000 | 220 × 280 | 200–220 | 3 | 90° | |
T2W coronal | 70–90 | 220 × 280 | 200–220 | 3 | 90° | ||
STIR coronal | 60–90 | 2600–4100 | 220 × 280 | 200–220 | 4 | 90° | TI = 150 ms |
DWI axial | 55–60 | 3500–4400 | 200–220 | 3 | 90° | b = 800 s/mm2 | |
Dynamic eThrive sequence | 8–9 | 700–800 | 220 × 152 | 200–220 | 3 | 25°–28° | One pre-contrast and 5 post-contrast series after IV injection of 10 ml gadolinium followed by 10 ml saline |
eThrive_HR_Sagittal | 3–5 | 700–800 | 220 × 340 | 200–220 | 3 | 10° |