Dynamic MRI of hepatic tumors using gadolinium-DTPA--preliminary results

Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed in two patients with hepatic tumors (one cavernous hemangioma and one hepatoma). A sequential timed scanning technique with spin echo images (TR: 100 msec; TE: 20 msec; data acquisition time: 26 sec) was used with a bolus injection of 0.05 mmol/kg gadolinium DTPA. Dynamic MRI findings in the two cases were similar to those obtained with dynamic CT and angiography using iodinated contrast medium. Our early experience suggested that the less invasive technique of dynamic MRI could replace conventional dynamic CT in assessing the hemodynamics of hepatic tumors.