Majeed Haris,  Sussman Marshall,  Feldman Brian,  Man Carina,  Blanchette Victor,  Doria Andrea

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-051

To evaluate the T2 map relaxation times in healthy male children and adolescent ankle cartilage under altered magnetic resonance image (MRI) protocols and to document trends in these T2 relaxation times with varying ages and body mass index (BMI). Read More

Authors:  Majeed Haris , Sussman Marshall , Feldman Brian , Man Carina , Blanchette Victor , Doria Andrea

Keywords:  Hemophilia, Optimization Protocol, T2 Map MRI

Nevo Elad,  States Lisa,  Magee Ralph

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-008 (T)

PET/MRI is a relatively new imaging modality whose efficacy is still being determined. One of the major draws to PET/MR over PET/CT is the reduction in radiation exposure to patients. This is especially desirable in the pediatric population due to the likelihood of multiple exposures during their lifetime, and the increased sensitivity they have to radiation. A typical whole body PET/CT exam can take about 30 minutes, whereas a typical whole body PET/MR exam takes about 90 minutes at our institution. The introduction of a new 3D T2 Dixon technique sequence for PET/MR has the potential of decreasing total scan time significantly, however maintaining current image quality and diagnostic value is critical. Our objective is to test out this new sequence to see whether scan times are reduced and if it is a viable diagnostic replacement for our current T2 sequence. Read More

Authors:  Nevo Elad , States Lisa , Magee Ralph

Keywords:  PET/MR, Optimization