How to Read a Brain MRI: Basic Search Pattern & Sequences Explained

Published 2023-11-05
In this video, I review my basic approach and search pattern in reading an MRI of the brain. I also discuss the utility of the various sequences, which can be confusing. Hope this helps!

Outline:
0:00 - Sagital T1
1:44 - Axial T2
2:35 - FLAIR
4:15 - DWI
6:11 - ADC
6:51 - Susceptibility

Example Case Courtesy of Radiopedia:
1. Gaillard F, Gajera J, Sharma R, et al. Glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-4910
2. Gaillard F, Sharma R, Deng F, et al. Cerebral microhemorrhage. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-4560
3. Bickle I, Middle cerebral artery territory infarct. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-46842
4. Di Muzio B, Normal MRI Brain. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Nov 2023) doi.org/10.53347/rID-39311.

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All Comments (6)
  • @Shifty_Bravo
    Thank you. I'm an MRI Tech and this is helpful for me too.
  • @21330010
    Just had an MRI done today. Probably won't see this by the time I get my results back but how can a radiologist differ a bright spot on an image for a possible tumor versus someone wearing braces? The person I spoke with today mentioned that my braces may show up as a spot or dark spot on some of the images. How do you tell what's what?