Abdominal and pelvic 18F-FDG PET/MR: a review of current and emerging oncologic applications

Ryan D. Ward, Barbara Amorim, Weier Li, Joseph King, Lale Umutlu, David Groshar, Mukesh Harisinghani, Onofrio Catalano*

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Abstract

Positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MR) is an emerging hybrid modality that has shown utility in evaluating abdominal and pelvic disease entities. Together, the high soft tissue contrast and metabolic/functional imaging capabilities make this modality ideal for oncologic imaging in many organ systems. Its clinical utility continues to evolve and future research will help solidify its role in oncologic imaging. In this manuscript, we aim to (1) provide an overview of the various PET/MR systems, describing the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and (2) review the oncologic applications for 18F-FDG PET/MR in the abdomen and pelvis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1236-1248
Number of pages13
JournalAbdominal Radiology
Volume46
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2021

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Oncology
  • PET/MR
  • PET/MRI
  • Staging

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