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

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Nevo Elad, States Lisa, Magee Ralph

Keywords: PET/MR, Optimization

We aim to evaluate qualitative and quantitative image quality of low-dose PET-MRI in young patients. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Davis James, Servaes Sabah, Nevo Elad, States Lisa

Keywords: PET/MRI, dose reduction