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¹Imaging Science, Proteomics and Genomics Research Group, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. james.o‘connor@manchester.ac.uk

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Quantifying the human brain's tiny blood vessels using medical imaging is crucial for understanding brain function and diseases like tumors. This review covers key aspects of dynamic contrast-enhanced CT, MRI, and arterial spin labeling techniques.

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Cerebrovascular Research
Medical Imaging

Background:

Significant research has focused on quantifying cerebral microvasculature over recent decades.
Imaging techniques are vital for studying the human brain and pathologies such as cerebral tumors.
This field is essential for understanding brain health and disease progression.

Purpose of the Study:

To review key issues in quantifying cerebral microvasculature using advanced imaging techniques.
To highlight the applications of dynamic contrast-enhanced CT, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, and arterial spin labeling.
To provide a foundational overview for related studies in this special issue.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on cerebral microvasculature quantification.
Focus on dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT).
Focus on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CEMRI).
Focus on arterial spin labeling (ASL) techniques.

Main Results:

Identified key challenges and considerations in applying CECT, CEMRI, and ASL for microvasculature quantification.
Discussed the utility and limitations of each technique in different research contexts.
Highlighted the importance of accurate microvasculature assessment for clinical applications.

Conclusions:

Accurate quantification of cerebral microvasculature is essential for advancing neuroscience and clinical diagnostics.
Dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging and ASL are powerful tools, each with specific strengths and weaknesses.
Further research and methodological refinement are needed to optimize these techniques for clinical use.