Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging: assessment of skeletal metastases

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2010 Mar;14(1):22-36. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1248703. Epub 2010 Mar 12.

Abstract

The concept of a rapid whole-body imaging technique with high resolution and the absence of ionizing radiation for the assessment of osseous metastatic disease is a desirable tool. This review article outlines the current perspective of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of skeletal metastatic disease, with comparisons made to alternative whole-body imaging modalities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Whole Body Imaging*