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Quantitative MRI for brain lesion diagnosis in dogs and cats: A comprehensive overview
Cassandra Céré1,2, Valentina Curcio1, Hugo Dorez1
1Hawkcell, Lyon, France.
Abstract:
MRI is widely used for the detection and characterization of brain lesions. There is a growing interest in the potential benefits of quantitative MRI (qMRI) in veterinary brain lesion diagnosis. Yet, the use of data processing tools in the veterinary field is not as democratized as for the diagnosis of human brain pathologies. Several reviews have addressed the characterization of brain lesions in cats and dogs. None of them is specifically focused on quantitative MRI data processing techniques for the diagnosis of brain lesions in the veterinary field. This paper aims to provide an overview of the evolution of qMRI on cats and dogs both in the clinical and preclinical fields. We analyze the achievements in the field as well as the remaining challenges in the diffusion of data processing tools for veterinary brain lesions characterization.
Insights
Quantitative MRI (qMRI) offers benefits for diagnosing brain lesions in pets. This review explores qMRI advancements and data processing tool accessibility for veterinary neurology, highlighting current achievements and future challenges.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Medical Imaging
- Quantitative MRI
Background:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is crucial for detecting and characterizing brain lesions.
- Quantitative MRI (qMRI) shows promise for veterinary brain lesion diagnosis.
- Data processing tools for veterinary neuroimaging are less accessible than for human applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of quantitative MRI (qMRI) evolution in cats and dogs.
- To analyze achievements in veterinary clinical and preclinical qMRI.
- To identify challenges in disseminating qMRI data processing tools for veterinary brain lesion characterization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of quantitative MRI techniques in veterinary neurology.
- Analysis of data processing tool development and application in companion animals.
- Examination of clinical and preclinical research in veterinary neuroimaging.
Main Results:
- Growing interest in qMRI for veterinary brain lesion diagnosis.
- Limited democratization of qMRI data processing tools in veterinary medicine.
- Existing reviews focus on lesion characterization, not specifically qMRI data processing.
Conclusions:
- Quantitative MRI holds significant potential for advancing veterinary neurology.
- Wider adoption of qMRI in veterinary practice is hindered by data processing tool accessibility.
- Further development and dissemination of user-friendly qMRI tools are needed for veterinary brain lesion diagnosis.
