Which of the following structures in the chest is typically examined using MRI?
1) Lung parenchyma
2) Hilar structures
3) Large vessels in the lung
4) Structures in the mediastinum
A)2, 3, and 4 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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MRI is particularly useful for examining structures in the chest such as hilar structures, large vessels in the lung, and structures in the mediastinum due to its excellent contrast resolution. However, it is less commonly used for lung parenchyma due to the lung's air content and the resulting low proton density, which makes MRI less effective for imaging lung tissue compared to other modalities like CT.

Which of the Following Structures in the Chest Is Typically