Table 2 Main scan parameters and sequences for thyroid gland evaluation
From: Effect of region of interest on ADC and interobserver variability in thyroid nodules
MR Imaging Sequence | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | FOV (mm2) | Matrix | Slice Thickness(mm) | Spacing (mm) | NEX | Number of Slices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Axial T1WI | 520 | 14 | 200 × 200 | 320 × 192 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 | 12~14 |
Axial T2WI | 3500 | 102 | 200 × 200 | 320 × 224 | 4 | 0.5 | 4 | 12~14 |
Coronal T1WI | 550 | 11.1 | 240 × 240 | 320 × 224 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 12~14 |
Coronal T2WI | 3000 | 102 | 240 × 240 | 320 × 224 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 12~14 |
Axial DWI (b = 0, 400 s/mm2) | 6000 | 60.1 | 200 × 200 | 128 × 128 | 4 | 0.5 | 4 | 12~14 |