Main description:

In this book, experts from premier institutions across the world with extensive experience in the field clearly and succinctly describe the current and anticipated uses of PET/MRI in oncology. The book also includes detailed presentations of the MRI and PET technologies as they apply to the combined PET/MRI scanners. The applications of PET/MRI in a wide range of oncological settings are well documented, highlighting characteristic findings, advantages of this dual-modality technique, and pitfalls. Whole-body PET/MRI applications and pediatric oncology are discussed separately. In addition, information is provided on PET technology designs and MR hardware for PET/MRI, MR pulse sequences and contrast agents, attenuation and motion correction, the reliability of standardized uptake value measurements, and safety considerations. The balanced presentation of clinical topics and technical aspects will ensure that the book is of wide appeal. It will serve as a reference for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology and oncologists and will also be of interest for residents in these fields and technologists.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. PET technology designs for PET/MRI

3. MR hardware for PET/MR

4. MR pulse sequences for PET/MR

5. MR contrast agents

6. PET/MRI: attenuation correction

7. PET/MRI: motion correction

8. PET/MRI: reliability/reproducibility of SUV measurements

9. PET/MRI: Safety considerations

10. Functional /Heterogeneity MR techniques in Oncology

11. Workflow and protocols consideration

12. Whole body applications

13. Neuro: Brain Oncology

14. Neuro: Head and neck Oncology

15. Lung nodules and lung cancer

16. Breast cancer

17. Liver

18. Neuroendocrine tumors

19. Oesophageal, Gastric, and Pancreatic Cancer

20. Rectal cancer

21. Gynecologic applications

22. Prostate cancer

23. Melanoma and multiple myeloma

24. MSK oncology

25. Lymphoma

26. Pediatric oncology

27. Future directions