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Clinical Applications of Electrical Conductivity Imaging Using MRI
Stefano Mandija1, Khin Khin Tha2, Nitish Katoch3
1Computational Imaging Group for MR Therapy and Diagnostic, Department of Radiotherapy, Center for Image Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging : JMRI
|March 7, 2026
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can now measure tissue electrical conductivity. This technique offers new ways to diagnose diseases and monitor treatments by mapping electrical properties.
Area of Science:
- Biophysics
- Medical Imaging
- Electrical Properties of Tissues
Background:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive technique.
- MRI can probe electrical properties like conductivity and permittivity.
- This review focuses on electrical conductivity mapping.
Purpose of the Study:
- Provide a comprehensive overview of electrical conductivity imaging using MRI.
- Discuss applications in low- and high-frequency regimes.
- Highlight technical developments and clinical potential.
Main Methods:
- Summarize theoretical foundations and technical advancements.
- Review reconstruction algorithms for conductivity imaging.
- Mention magnetic resonance electrical impedance tomography, current density imaging, and electrical properties tomography.
Main Results:
- Low-frequency conductivity reflects microstructure and ionic composition.
- High-frequency conductivity primarily reflects ionic composition.
- Discussed preclinical and clinical applications of conductivity imaging.
Conclusions:
- Conductivity imaging shows potential for enhancing diagnostic precision and therapeutic monitoring.
- Integration into routine MRI protocols is a future direction.
- Current challenges and emerging applications were also discussed.
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