Comparing MRI to CT on Pediatric Craniosynostosis.

Comparative Analysis of Zero Echo-time MRI and CT for Pediatric Craniosynostosis

The purpose of this study is to develop and test the effectiveness and diagnostic quality of Zero Echo Time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ZTE MRI) in comparison to CT.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pediatric patients 0-18 of age will be recruited by our surgical colleagues based on the clinical concern for craniosynostosis and possible need for calvarial reconstruction.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of consent
• Contraindication/inability to undergo both examinations within the designated time period and/or undiagnostic image quality.