Multiparametric MR Imaging in Abdominal Malignancies

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;24(1):157-186. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2015.08.005.

Abstract

Modern MR imaging protocols can yield both anatomic and functional information for the assessment of hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies. Diffusion-weighted imaging is fully integrated into state-of-the-art protocols for tumor detection, characterization, and therapy monitoring. Hepatobiliary contrast agents have gained ground in the evaluation of focal liver lesions during the last years. Perfusion MR imaging is expected to have a central role for monitoring therapy in body tumors treated with antivascular drugs. Approaches such as Magnetic resonance (MR) elastography and (1)H-MR spectroscopy are still confined to research centers, but with the potential to grow in a short time frame.

Keywords: (1)H-MR spectroscopy; Biomarker; DWI; Hepatobiliary contrast agents; MR elastography; MR imaging; Multiparametric; Perfusion MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism*
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / trends*
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / trends*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / trends
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods
  • Molecular Imaging / trends
  • Multimodal Imaging / trends*
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasms / metabolism

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor