Can someone tell me which term (in parentheses)is correct in this sentence?

"tiny scattered foci of T2 and (FLAIR or flare) signal hyperintensity."

Thanks.

My vote, (flare signal) but going to try and verify via google search.
pianoman

I found this on fonarglossary.com, and secondary resources back up (flare signal). Flare, stands for fast low-angled or angle, recalled echoes.
Hope that helps.
Your quote or very similar was on medhelp.com
DR

Thank you very much for your help. I was able to contact the doctor's office. The actual MRI report used the term "FLAIR" - and I had to type it that way because it was directly quoted into the consultation. I will keep your information for future reference.

Sorry I am reading this a few months after you posted it but...the neurologist I type for reads MRIs also and dictates those reports as well. It is 'FLAIR' when doing those reports for future reference.

Here is an excellent site for MRI words.

http://www.medcyclopaedia .com

This one takes you the MRI dictionary.
http://www.medcyclopaedia .com/library/topics/volum e_vi_1/l/LEUKOARAIOSIS.as px