Evaluation of bilateral hippocampi using T2 Relaxometry values in epileptic and non epileptic patients
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a quantitative tool has attracted great interest by various research centers. The improvement in the sensitivity and reduction of the subjectivity of visual evaluation created a significant impact on the diagnosis of tissue abnormalities. Aims and Objective: Evaluation of bilateral hippocampi using T2 Relaxometry value in epileptic and non-epileptic patients. Methodology: This was a Prospective study of 6 months duration (May 2013 - October 2013) at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences in A population of 30 patients of either sex who presented themselves in Radiology department whose reports and image data’s are collected prospectively during the study period. The majority of the Patients were Female i.e. 53.3 %, followed by Male 46.7%. Out of the total 30 patients, 10 (33%) were patients of epilepsy and 20 (67%) were Non –epileptic patients. Result: The range of measured T2 relaxation values from 20 control / non epileptic subjects was 88.2 - 117.2 ms with a mean of 101.57 ms and standard deviation (SD) of 6.87 on the right hippocampi and the range of measured T2 relaxation value on the same on left side hippocampi was 91 - 119 ms with a mean of 100.72 ms and standard deviation of 6.86. Conclusion: It is observed that T2 relaxometry values in both the Right and left hippocampus were increased in the Epileptic patients.
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Arunan Murali, Bhasker Raj T, Venkatasai P M, Suhail V, Sheila Elangovan
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