Applications of T1 and T2 relaxation time calculation in tissue differentiation and cancer diagnostics—a systematic literature review

• Published in: Frontiers in oncology Vol. 12; p. 1010643
• Main Authors: Micek, Marta, Aebisher, David, Surówka, Justyna, Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota, Madera, Michał
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 24.11.2022
• Subjects: cancer; diagnostics; MRI; Oncology; T1 relaxation time; T2 relaxation time

The purpose of this review was to summarize current applications of non-contrast-enhanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (qMRI) in tissue differentiation, considering healthy tissues as well as comparisons of malignant and benign samples. The analysis concentrates mainly on the epithelium a...