Abstract
Hybrid imaging systems have dramatically improved thoracic oncology patient care over the past 2 decades. PET-MR imaging systems have the potential to further improve imaging of thoracic neoplasms, resulting in diagnostic and therapeutic advantages compared with current MR imaging and PET-computed tomography systems. Increasing soft tissue contrast and lesion sensitivity, improved image registration, reduced radiation exposure, and improved patient convenience are immediate clinical advantages. Multiparametric quantitative imaging capabilities of PET-MR imaging have the potential to improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cancer and treatment effects, potentially guiding improvements in diagnosis and therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 387-402 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | PET Clinics |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Breast cancer
- Hybrid imaging
- Lung cancer
- Oncology
- PET-MR imaging
- Thoracic imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiation
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging