Dynamic axial T1 fat-sat post contrast

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"Dynamic axial T1 fat-sat post contrast" is a term used to describe a specific type of imaging technique used in MRI scans. "Dynamic" means that multiple images are taken over a period of time, not just one single image. "Axial T1 fat-sat post contrast" refers to the direction and type of the images taken. These images are taken from the side (axial), use a specific setting to highlight certain areas (T1), reduce the appearance of fat tissues (fat-sat), and are taken after a contrast agent is given to the patient to make certain areas show up more clearly (post contrast).

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