Journal
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 52, Issue 4, Pages 883-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.018
Keywords
Functional magnetic resonance imaging; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Intravoxel incoherent motion; Tumor response assessment; Magnetic resonance perfusion; Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetic resonance elastography
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In this article, functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques in the abdomen are discussed. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) increases the confidence in detecting and characterizing focal hepatic lesions. The potential uses of DWI in kidneys, adrenal glands, bowel, and pancreas are outlined. Studies have shown potential use of quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging parameters, such as K-trans, in predicting outcomes in cancer therapy. MR elastography is considered to be a useful tool in staging liver fibrosis. A major issue with all functional MR imaging techniques is the lack of standardization of the protocol.
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