Carotid dissection

Most appropriate imaging: MRA neck dissection protocol (C+, includes axial T1 fat sat)

Alternatives:

  • CTA neck C+ (comparable to MRA)
  • US duplex Doppler carotid (if positive -> MRA C+/CTA)
  • MRA neck without contrast (if positive -> CTA or MRA C+)

    ACR appropriateness criteria


    Categories:

    ,