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In vivo 9.4 Tesla MRI of a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy: Technical report

  • By

  • Rick H. G. J. van Lanen

  • Daniel Uher

  • Desmond H. Y. Tse

  • Esther Steijvers

  • Albert J. Colon

  • Jacobus F. A. Jansen

  • Gerhard S. Drenthen

  • Dimo Ivanov

  • Govert Hoogland

  • Kim Rijkers

  • Christianne M. Hoeberigs

  • Paul A. M. Hofman

  • Walter H. Backes

  • Olaf E. M. G. Schijns

  • January 16, 2025

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Objective:

To assess the value of 9.4T MRI for detecting epileptogenic lesions in a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) who had negative results on 3T and 7T MRI, emphasizing the potential impact on surgical candidacy.

Key Findings:
  • 9.4T MRI provided higher spatial resolution (0.6 mm) compared to 3T and 7T, with the patient experiencing dizziness during the scan but no adverse events.
Interpretation:

The use of 9.4T MRI may enhance the detection of epileptogenic lesions in DRE patients previously deemed MRI-negative, potentially improving surgical candidacy and informing future research.

Limitations:
  • The study involved a single patient, limiting generalizability; future studies should aim to include larger cohorts.
  • Challenges with magnetic field inhomogeneities and SAR at 9.4T require careful calibration, which could be addressed with advanced techniques.
Conclusion:

9.4T MRI shows promise for improving diagnostic accuracy in DRE patients, warranting further investigation in larger cohorts to validate these findings.

Original Source(s)

In vivo 9.4 Tesla MRI of a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy: Technical report

  • by Rick H. G. J. van Lanen, Daniel Uher, Desmond H. Y. Tse, Esther Steijvers, Albert J. Colon, Jacobus F. A. Jansen, Gerhard S. Drenthen, Dimo Ivanov, Govert Hoogland, Kim Rijkers, Christianne M. Hoeberigs, Paul A. M. Hofman, Walter H. Backes, Olaf E. M. G. Schijns

  • January 16, 2025

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