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Abstract #3276

MR Artifacts: Recognition, Underlying Principles and Remedies in Musculoskeletal and Body Imaging

MAGNA25Hwayoung Kate Lee1, Patrick Pierce1, Carol Finn2, Martin Raymond Prince, 23, Stacy Smith1

1Department of Radiology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States; 2Department of Radiology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, United States; 3Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, United States

Recognition of MR artifacts and familiarity with them are crucial for proper image interpretation and correct diagnosis. A clear understanding of MR parameters and trade-offs is essential to optimizing image quality.

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