Hyperintense CSF artifact scores and CNR between GM and WM
| Non-MP 3D FLAIR (n = 41) | MP 3D FLAIR (n = 44) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperintense CSF artifact scores | |||
| Premedullary cistern | 1.09 ± 0.58 | 0.38 ± 0.49 | <.01 |
| Prepontine cistern | 1.8 ± 0.55 | 0.77 ± 0.47 | <.01 |
| Suprasellar cistern | 2.19 ± 0.74 | 0.86 ± 0.41 | <.01 |
| Basal cistern | 2.26 ± 0.74 | 0.88 ± 0.38 | <.01 |
| Ambient cistern | 2.29 ± 0.87 | 0.88 ± 0.38 | <.01 |
| Quadrigeminal cistern | 2.53 ± 0.77 | 0.86 ± 0.41 | <.01 |
| Sulci of cerebral convex | 1.19 ± 0.55 | 0.21 ± 0.46 | <.01 |
| CNR | |||
| GM-WM | 3.28 ± 1.15 | 4.14 ± 1.28 | .02 |
| GM-CSF | 12.85 ± 2.79 | 16.14 ± 2.43 | <.01 |
| WM-CSF | 10.67 ± 2.78 | 13.82 ± 3.16 | <.01 |
Note:—CNR indicates contrast-to-noise ratio.