Abstract
Brain PET/MRI is a relatively novel imaging modality which offers inherent advantages over traditional hybrid imaging techniques, such as PET/CT, in the evaluation of the central nervous system, particularly cognitively impaired patients with clinically suspected dementia and neurodegenerative disease [1]. Specifically, the advent of simultaneous PET with MRI allows for precise anatomic localization and superior soft tissue contrast and reduces exposure to ionizing radiation. Furthermore, hybrid PET/MR scanners with simultaneous imaging capabilities allow for PET and MR images to be obtained in a single, convenient session, which optimizes image fusion and co-registration capabilities. This seamless incorporation of multimodality functional and structural images, acquired simultaneously, allows for higher quality interpretations.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Hybrid PET/MR Neuroimaging |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Comprehensive Approach |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 469-477 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030823672 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030823665 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- 3 T 3 Tesla
- Crossed cerebellar diaschisis
- Neurodegenerative disease
- PET/MR