Advanced techniques in pediatric abdominopelvic oncologic magnetic resonance imaging

Advances in the treatment of pediatric abdominopelvic malignancies have increased survival drastically. Imaging is critical in initial tumor characterization/staging, assessment of treatment response, and surveillance following therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is playing an increasing role...

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Published inMagnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 829
Main Author Smith, Ethan A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2013
Subjects
Abdominal Neoplasms - pathology
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement - methods
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Patient Positioning - methods
Pelvic Neoplasms - pathology
PET-MR imaging
Oncology
Malignancy
Children
Whole-body imaging
Dynamic contrast enhancement
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Summary:Advances in the treatment of pediatric abdominopelvic malignancies have increased survival drastically. Imaging is critical in initial tumor characterization/staging, assessment of treatment response, and surveillance following therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is playing an increasing role in the care of these patients due to its lack of ionizing radiation, superior contrast resolution and the ability to characterize tumors based on tissue characteristics (e.g., T1 and T2 relaxation times). Modern MR techniques also allow for assessment of tumors based on functional characteristics. This article is focused on emerging MRI technologies and potential applications in the imaging of pediatric abdominopelvic malignancies.
ISSN:1557-9786
DOI:10.1016/j.mric.2013.06.002