Figure 36e-2. T1-weighted (A) and T2-weighted, fat-suppressed (B) coronal MR images through the sacrum reveal low to intermediate T1 signal, high T2 signal masses extending along the path of the sacral nerve roots and proximal sciatic nerve consistent with neurogenic tumors, in this case, neurofibromas.
Figure 36e-2. T1-weighted (A) and T2-weighted, fat-suppressed (B) coronal MR images through the sacrum reveal low to intermediate T1 signal, high T2 signal masses extending along the path of the sacral nerve roots and proximal sciatic nerve consistent with neurogenic tumors, in this case, neurofibromas.

Figure 36e-2

T1-weighted (A) and T2-weighted, fat-suppressed (B) coronal MR images through the sacrum reveal low to intermediate T1 signal, high T2 signal masses extending along the path of the sacral nerve roots and proximal sciatic nerve consistent with neurogenic tumors, in this case, neurofibromas. MRI allows a confident diagnosis based on distribution of the masses.

From: Chapter 36e, Imaging of Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

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