Preliminary Findings on Non-contrast Enhanced Positive Endolymph Images: Limited Delineation of Endolymphatic Space.

Shinji Naganawa, Rintaro Ito, Mariko Kawamura, Toshiaki Taoka, Tadao Yoshida, Michihiko Sone
Author Information
  1. Shinji Naganawa: Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
  2. Rintaro Ito: Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
  3. Mariko Kawamura: Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
  4. Toshiaki Taoka: Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
  5. Tadao Yoshida: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
  6. Michihiko Sone: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.

Abstract

A recently proposed non-contrast MRI technique for evaluating endolymphatic hydrops employs inversion recovery without T2-preparation and the subtraction of 2 inversion time images. However, our high-resolution non-contrast positive endolymph images (PEI) reveal inconsistencies in delineating the endolymphatic space, challenging this method's reliability. Comprehensive analysis is required to address the interplay among signal intensity, T1 relaxation times, and inversion efficiency within endolymphatic and perilymphatic spaces to establish its diagnostic accuracy.

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