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Edward K Fung1, Beata Planeta-Wilson, Tim Mulnix

  • 1PET center, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511 USA.

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This study introduces a multimodality approach using registered MR and PET images to generate an image-derived input function (IDIF). The method improves IDIF accuracy compared to PET alone, highlighting the need for partial volume correction.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Generating an accurate image-derived input function (IDIF) solely from PET images is challenging.
  • Existing methods often require invasive arterial blood sampling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the viability of a multimodality approach for IDIF generation using registered MR and PET images.
  • To improve the accuracy of IDIF estimation in dynamic PET studies.

Main Methods:

  • Acquired 3T-MR and HRRT-PET data from human subjects.
  • Segmented carotid arteries using 3D level sets on MR images.
  • Extracted vessel centerlines and re-registered them to PET data for ROI classification.

Main Results:

  • The multimodality approach produced IDIF curves similar in shape to blood sampling.
  • Mean AUC ratio improved from 0.40±0.19 before re-registration to 0.69±0.26 after re-registration.
  • Partial volume correction remains necessary even with high-resolution PET.

Conclusions:

  • Combining PET and MR segmented regions improves IDIF accuracy over methods using MR or PET alone.
  • This multimodality strategy offers a promising non-invasive alternative for IDIF generation.
  • Further optimization of carotid ROI selection and partial volume correction is warranted.