Magnetic resonance fingerprinting: a technical review

Magn Reson Med. 2019 Jan;81(1):25-46. doi: 10.1002/mrm.27403. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Abstract

Multiparametric quantitative imaging is gaining increasing interest due to its widespread advantages in clinical applications. Magnetic resonance fingerprinting is a recently introduced approach of fast multiparametric quantitative imaging. In this article, magnetic resonance fingerprinting acquisition, dictionary generation, reconstruction, and validation are reviewed.

Keywords: MR fingerprinting; dictionary; multiparametric mapping; pattern recognition; quantitative imaging; relaxation time.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Animals
  • Brain
  • Data Compression / methods
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Multimodal Imaging / instrumentation
  • Multimodal Imaging / methods*
  • Neuroimaging / methods
  • Phantoms, Imaging
  • Radio Waves
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
  • Software
  • Spin Labels

Substances

  • Spin Labels