Journal article
PET/MRI: a new technology in the field of molecular imaging
British medical bulletin, Vol.108(1), pp.159-171
12/01/2013
DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldt032
PMID: 24227824
Abstract
Background: The introduction of the new simultaneous PET/MRI scanner opens new opportunities in functional imaging.
Sources of data: This article is based on the literature review and our personal experience of the first simultaneous PET/MRI scanner in the UK.
Areas of agreement: PET/CT is well established and a key component of management guidance in a range of diseases. MRI has superior soft tissue resolution, which is useful in the evaluation of many diseases.
Areas of controversy: There are currently no guidelines regarding clinical use of PET/MRI, and those centres with a PET/MRI facility are undertaking research to look for a 'key application'.
Growing points and areas timely for developing research: This review briefly describes some of the technical advances, present comparisons with the diagnostic performance of current imaging modalities (PET/CT and MRI) and identifies potential indications and research directions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- PET/MRI: a new technology in the field of molecular imaging
- Creators
- Asim Afaq - University College HospitalRizwan Syed - University College HospitalJamshed Bomanji - University College Hospital
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- British medical bulletin, Vol.108(1), pp.159-171
- DOI
- 10.1093/bmb/ldt032
- PMID
- 24227824
- NLM abbreviation
- Br Med Bull
- ISSN
- 0007-1420
- eISSN
- 1471-8391
- Publisher
- Oxford Univ Press
- Number of pages
- 13
- Grant note
- Department of Health's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres' funding scheme; National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2013
- Academic Unit
- Radiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984318813502771
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