Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
464-06-002 ISMRM Abstract

Non-contrast Lymphangiography: Systematic evaluation of an optimized 3DTSE in the visualization of Central Lymphatics at 1.5T

Primary: Body - Digestive
Secondary: Body - Chest/Thorax
464-06-002 · Novel Diffusion and Motion Correction in Body MRI · Tuesday, 12 May, 4:55 PM–5:50 PM · Digital Posters Row E
Keywords: Lymphatics Lymphangiography Central Lymphatics Non-contrast enhanced MR Lymphangiography
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Monica Gunasingh 1,2, Aishwarya Baskaran3, Shaik Ummul Khair Bushra3, Natesan Chidambaranathan3, Rolla Narayana Krishna2, Jaladhar Neelavalli1
1Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
2Philips Healthcare, Bengaluru, India
3Department of Radiology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India
Presenting Author: Monica Gunasingh

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