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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Clinical Evaluation of Lung Disorders: Current Status and Future Prospects

Linyu Wu1,2, Chen Gao1,2, Ting Wu1,2

  • 1Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China.

Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging : JMRI
|May 9, 2025
PubMed

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Pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is improving for lung disorders. Advances offer faster, higher-quality imaging, making MRI a radiation-free alternative to CT scans for various patient groups.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging Science
  • Medical Physics
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • Pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been limited by low proton density and rapid signal decay in lung tissue.
  • Technical advancements are overcoming these limitations, enhancing image quality and speed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent technical and clinical advancements in pulmonary MRI for lung diseases.
  • To highlight MRI's potential as a radiation-free alternative to chest CT.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of recent literature on pulmonary MRI techniques.
  • Focus on structural and functional imaging for lung parenchymal and vascular diseases.

Main Results:

  • Modern pulmonary MRI offers improved image quality and faster acquisition speeds.
  • MRI provides valuable structural and functional information for lung diseases.
  • It serves as a radiation-free diagnostic tool, beneficial for specific patient populations.

Conclusions:

  • Pulmonary MRI is emerging as a viable complementary diagnostic tool to chest CT.
  • Future developments in AI, hardware, and biomarkers will further enhance its clinical utility.
Keywords:
MRIadvancementapplicationlung diseases

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