Normal Cranial Nerves Appearance in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Abstract

The aim of this study is to establish suitable protocols of magnetic resonance imaging for normal cranial nerves appearance because it is not feasible to follow their entire course within the brain due to their oblique direction and small size, beside that they are surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, fat and blood vessels. The study also aim to establish accurate landmarks for easy detection of these nerves. The study visualized the normal anatomy of the cranial nerves in due to their excellent contrast with cerebrospinal fluid and the possibility of thin sections, so that these protocols might be essential for the diagnosis of neuroalgia and cranial nerves paralysis.