Normal Variants
Accessory muscles around the ankle are commonly encountered as incidental findings on cross-sectional imaging. Mostly asymptomatic, accessory muscles sometimes mimic mass lesions. They have been implicated as the cause of…
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Technical Considerations
There are many challenges involved in obtaining diagnostic MR images of the foot and ankle. The complex anatomy and morphology, with curved and angular structures localized to the periphery of…
Integration of PET/MR Hybrid Imaging into Radiation Therapy Treatment
Hybrid PET/MR imaging is in early development for treatment planning. This article briefly reviews research and clinical applications of PET/MR imaging in radiation oncology. With improvements in workflow, more specific…
Pediatric Applications of Hybrid PET/MR Imaging
Hybrid PET/MR imaging systems have recently become available for clinical practice. The simultaneous physiologic and anatomic imaging offers the potential to reduce radiation dose and other advantages for pediatric patients….
PET/MR Imaging of Multiple Myeloma
PET–magnetic resonance (MR) is a hybrid imaging modality that combines PET and MR. Evidence for this new modality is in the process of being developed, but both component modalities are…
Applications of PET/MR Imaging in Urogynecologic and Genitourinary Cancers
Positron emission tomograph (PET)-magnetic resonance (MR) is a new modality combining PET and MR. In gynecologic cancers it can be used for staging of cervical and endometrial cancer, planning of…
Cardiac Applications of PET/MR Imaging
Simultaneous acquisition PET/MR imaging combines the anatomic capabilities of cardiac MR imaging with quantitative capabilities of both PET and MR imaging. Cardiac PET/MR imaging has the potential not only to…
PET–MR Imaging in Head and Neck
Head and neck cancers are a diverse group of cancers with high morbidity and mortality within an area of complex anatomy. High-quality anatomic and functional imaging is essential for preoperative,…
Neurologic Applications of PET/MR Imaging
PET/MR imaging benefits neurologic clinical care and research by providing spatially and temporally matched anatomic MR imaging, advanced MR physiologic imaging, and metabolic PET imaging. MR imaging sequences and PET…
Practical Considerations for Clinical PET/MR Imaging
Clinical PET/MR imaging is currently performed at a number of centers around the world as part of routine standard of care. This article focuses on issues and considerations for a…
