Abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging protocols in oncology: improving accessibility in precise diagnostics

Pol J Radiol. 2023 Sep 11:88:e415-e422. doi: 10.5114/pjr.2023.131213. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Cancer, as the second leading cause of death in the world, is one of the major public health concerns today. Accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of adequate treatment are of key importance for prognosis. Abbreviated magnetic resonance protocols (AMRI) are promising techniques based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols that shorten acquisition time without significant loss of examination quality. Faster protocols that focus on detection of suspicious lesions with most precise sequences, can contribute to comparable diagnostic performance of a full MRI protocol. The purpose of this article was to review the current application of AMRI protocols in several oncological diseases.

Keywords: abbreviated protocol; cancer; magnetic resonance imaging; oncological radiology; screening.

Publication types

  • Review