Key Points

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• T1-Weighted MRI: Highlights fat, providing high anatomical detail with shorter scan times. It is excellent for visualizing the overall structure and is often used for detecting fat-containing structures and enhancing with contrast agents.

• T2-Weighted MRI: Highlights fluids, making it ideal for identifying pathology such as edema, inflammation, and tumors. It generally has longer scan times but provides better contrast for detecting abnormal fluid collections.

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This differentiation helps in choosing the appropriate imaging technique based on the clinical requirement, whether it is to understand the anatomy better or to identify pathological changes.