Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Oncology Setting: An Overview and Update on Recent Advances.
J Comput Assist Tomogr 2018;
43:66-75. [PMID:
30015799 DOI:
10.1097/rct.0000000000000772]
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Abstract
Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging is becoming an important tool in oncology as a nonirradiating imaging technique since recent technological advances allowed the incorporation of high-quality imaging in an adequate time. Moreover, the noninjection of radioisotope/intravenous contrast, low cost compared with traditional nuclear medicine techniques, and fast acquisition times are another distinct feature. Thus, the purpose of this article is to review the whole-body magnetic resonance imaging protocol and its main applications in the oncology setting.
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