Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging |
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Authors: | Lauenstein Thomas C Semelka Richard C |
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Affiliation: | Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Essen, Germany. Thomas.lauenstein@uni-essen.de |
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Abstract: | Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging is a fast and accurate modality for the detection of disease throughout the entire body. Technical improvements including the availability of different high image quality MR sequences, the remote movement of the imaging table, and the use of specialized surface coils have rendered whole-body screening with MRI a feasible method. In this article we describe underlying techniques and report on first clinical experiences of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging as a staging and screening method. Furthermore, advantages and limitations compared with whole-body imaging based on computed tomography are discussed. |
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