Iagaru A., Hope T., Veit-Haibach P. (eds.) PET/MRI in Oncology: Current Clinical Applications

New York: Springer, 2018. — 435 p.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.PET System Technology Designs for Achieving Simultaneous PET/MRI.
MR Pulse Sequences for PET/MRI.
MRI Contrast Agents.
PET/MRI: Attenuation Correction.
PET/MRI: Motion Correction.
PET/MRI: Reliability/Reproducibility of SUV Measurements.
PET/MRI: Safety Considerations.
Imaging of Tumour Heterogeneity: Functional MR Techniques in Oncology.
Workflow and Protocol Considerations.
Total-Body PET/MRI in Oncological Applications.
PET/MRI in Brain Tumors.
Neuro: Head and Neck Oncology.
Lung Nodule Detection Using PET/MRI.
PET/MRI in Breast Cancer.
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer PET/MRI.
PET/MRI in Neuroendocrine Tumours.
Rectal Cancer.
PET/MRI for Gynecological Malignancies.
PET/MRI in Prostate Cancer.
PET/MRI in Lymphoma.
PET/MRI for Clinical Pediatric Oncologic Imaging.