Sagittal T2 imaging

What does "Sagittal T2 imaging" 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

"Sagittal T2 imaging" refers to a specific type of picture taken by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. "Sagittal" means the image is taken as if looking at the body from the side, showing the body in a left-right orientation. "T2" refers to a setting on the MRI machine that makes water and fluid appear bright in the image, which can help highlight certain types of body tissues or abnormalities.

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