Whole-Body MRI in Children: Current Imaging Techniques and Clinical Applications
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 973-985, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-81040
ABSTRACT
Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used in children to evaluate the extent and distribution of various neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases. Not using ionizing radiation is a major advantage of pediatric whole-body MRI. Coronal and sagittal short tau inversion recovery imaging is most commonly used as the fundamental whole-body MRI protocol. Diffusion-weighted imaging and Dixon-based imaging, which has been recently incorporated into whole-body MRI, are promising pulse sequences, particularly for pediatric oncology. Other pulse sequences may be added to increase diagnostic capability of whole-body MRI. Of importance, the overall whole-body MRI examination time should be less than 30-60 minutes in children, regardless of the imaging protocol. Established and potentially useful clinical applications of pediatric whole-body MRI are described.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Radiation, Ionizing
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Leukemia
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Whole Body Imaging
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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