Post gadolinium axial T1 weighted sequences

What does "Post gadolinium axial T1 weighted sequences" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Post gadolinium axial T1 weighted sequences" refers to a specific type of image taken during an MRI scan. After a special dye called gadolinium is injected into the patient's body, images are taken from the side (axial) using a method that highlights certain tissues over others (T1 weighted). This helps doctors to see specific areas of the body more clearly in the images.

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