Volumetric and Intrastructural Characterization of the Substantia Nigra Using Optimized Synthetic MR Images Derived From Quantitative T1 Maps at 3 T
ABSTRACT Accurate imaging of the substantia nigra (SN) is critical for diagnosing and monitoring neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. However, conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) struggles to precisely visualize this small structure within the deep brain due to poor intrinsic tissue contrast...