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Clinical PET/MR Imaging in Oncology: Future Perspectives
Andreas Kjær1, Drew A Torigian2
1Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET and Cluster for Molecular Imaging, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Despite initial high expectations, fewer than 100 PET/MR scanners are installed globally. Future applications in oncology, such as combined molecular imaging and radiomics, may justify the cost of PET/MR imaging.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Commercial clinical PET/MR systems launched in 2011, with expectations of replacing PET/CT.
- Global installation numbers remain low (<100), prompting re-evaluation of clinical utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore future clinical applications of PET/MR imaging that justify its increased cost.
- Focus on potential advancements in oncologic imaging.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends and potential future directions for PET/MR imaging.
- Discussion of specific advanced applications in oncology.
Main Results:
- Limited adoption of PET/MR technology to date.
- Identification of promising future applications for PET/MR.
Conclusions:
- PET/MR imaging's future clinical value may lie in specialized applications.
- Combined molecular and functional imaging, multimodality radiomics, and hyperPET are potential areas for PET/MR in oncology.
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