MR/PET: A New Challenge in Hybrid Imaging

作者：Werner Matthias K; Schmidt Holger; Schwenzer Nina F^*

来源：American Journal of Roentgenology, 2012, 199(2): 272-277.

DOI：10.2214/AJR.12.8724

• hybrid imaging
• MRI
• MR/PET
• PET
• PET/MR

OBJECTIVE. This article provides a short overview of hybrid imaging and the potential advantages of combined MR/PET. We will address some of the challenges that had to be met before MR/PET could become clinically available as well as further scientific work that has to be done to increase the potential benefit of this emerging hybrid modality. %26lt;br%26gt;CONCLUSION. Hybrid imaging, the combination of two imaging modalities into one, promises the compensation of specific deficits of the modalities involved. PET/CT has gained wide acceptance for oncologic imaging in recent years; however, MRI has certain advantages that could make combined MR/PET more tempting in various clinical applications. The development of new clinical whole-body MR/PET systems offers new insights in metabolic and functional processes in oncology as well as cardiovascular and neurologic diseases.

• 出版日期2012-8