Whole body simultaneous ET/MRI: One-stop-shop? | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Maseeh-uz-Zaman: Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Nosheen Fatima: Department of Nuclear Medicine, KIRAN, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Zafar Sajjad: Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Unaiza Zaman: Dow University of Health Science (DUHS), Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Beginning of this century is hallmarked by arrival of hybrid imaging ET/CT (positron emission tomograhy/computerized tomography) which has become a standard of care primarily in oncology in a short span of time. Continuous research and development by industry and academia for exploiting the excellent soft tissue contrast, spectroscopy and precise measurement of various functional parameters by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with ET has resulted in emergence of whole body ET/MRI. It is expected this new hybrid modality would be warmly welcomed due to high magnitude of functional and morhostructural information at molecular level with low radiation dose which is indeed a point of concern for young and paediatric population. This short technical report for nuclear medicine readers will focus upon the various configuration and acquisition sequences of ET/MRI, attenuation correction and clinical applications of whole body simultaneous ET/MRI.

Page(s): 201-204

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 64, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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