In this book, experts from premier institutions across the world with extensive experience in the field clearly and succinctly describe the current and anticipated uses of PET/MRI in oncology. The book also includes detailed presentations of the MRI and PET technologies as they apply to the combined PET/MRI scanners. The applications of PET/MRI in a wide range of oncological settings are well documented, highlighting characteristic findings, advantages of this dual-modality technique, and pitfalls. Whole-body PET/MRI applications and pediatric oncology are discussed separately. In addition, information is provided on PET technology designs and MR hardware for PET/MRI, MR pulse sequences and contrast agents, attenuation and motion correction, the reliability of standardized uptake value measurements, and safety considerations. The balanced presentation of clinical topics and technical aspects will ensure that the book is of wide appeal. It will serve as a reference for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology and oncologists and will also be of interest for residents in these fields and technologists.
1. Introduction
2. PET technology designs for PET/MRI
3. MR hardware for PET/MR
4. MR pulse sequences for PET/MR
5. MR contrast agents
6. PET/MRI: attenuation correction
7. PET/MRI: motion correction
8. PET/MRI: reliability/reproducibility of SUV measurements
9. PET/MRI: Safety considerations
10. Functional /Heterogeneity MR techniques in Oncology
11. Workflow and protocols consideration
12. Whole body applications
13. Neuro: Brain Oncology
14. Neuro: Head and neck Oncology
15. Lung nodules and lung cancer
16. Breast cancer
17. Liver
18. Neuroendocrine tumors
19. Oesophageal, Gastric, and Pancreatic Cancer
20. Rectal cancer
21. Gynecologic applications
22. Prostate cancer
23. Melanoma and multiple myeloma
24. MSK oncology
25. Lymphoma
26. Pediatric oncology
27. Future directions
“It is an updated and highly didactic text that is able to satisfy all the most important questions of people interested in the subject. … All the chapters are written in a concise and clear style, and are therefore easily understandable by beginners, but still retaining the interest of experts. … The major value of the book is the wide presentation of information achievable by the hybrid tool and by PET and MRI (also including fMRI) alone.” (Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 46, 2019)
“It would be an asset to any training clinician in the core medical and surgical specialties who intends to pursue a career in oncology and haematology. It will be of particular benefit to training clinical and medical oncologists, who will find this book a useful reference for their future practice.” (Andy Scarsbrook, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 19 (6), June, 2018)
Dr. Veit-Haibach is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. He currently serves as the Section Head of the PET/CT-MR and PET/MR Unit in Zurich. He completed medical school at the University in Essen, Germany. During medical school, he completed internships/trainings in Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and the United States. He started 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 7 book chapters and already served as a guest editor for the Seminar in Nuclear Medicine and the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
Dr. Thomas Hope is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with appointments in the Abdominal Imaging and Nuclear Medicine sections. He completed medical school at Stanford University and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at UCSF. He subsequently returned to Stanford University to complete fellowships in Body MRI and PET/CT. He currently serves as the Director of MRI at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and as co-Director of PET/MRI at UCSF. Additionally, he is the Chair of the PET/MRI Task Force within the PET Center of Excellence for the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, as well as serves on the steering committee for LI-RADS (Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System). His research interests include the application of novel MRI techniques, translation of novel PET radiopharmaceuticals, and the development and clinical application of PET/MRI. Dr. Hope has published over 30 papers, and was awarded the Wylie J. Dodds Research Award from the Society of Abdominal Radiology for his evaluation of DOTA-TOC PET/MRI, as well as the Presidents Circle Research Resident Grant and the Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award from the Radiological Society of North America.
In this book, experts from premier institutions across the world with extensive experience in the field clearly and succinctly describe the current and anticipated uses of PET/MRI in oncology. The book also includes detailed presentations of the MRI and PET technologies as they apply to the combined PET/MRI scanners. The applications of PET/MRI in a wide range of oncological settings are well documented, highlighting characteristic findings, advantages of this dual-modality technique, and pitfalls. Whole-body PET/MRI applications and pediatric oncology are discussed separately. In addition, information is provided on PET technology designs and MR hardware for PET/MRI, MR pulse sequences and contrast agents, attenuation and motion correction, the reliability of standardized uptake value measurements, and safety considerations. The balanced presentation of clinical topics and technical aspects will ensure that the book is of wide appeal. It will serve as a reference for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology and oncologists and will also be of interest for residents in these fields and technologists.
Offers a balanced presentation of technical and clinical topics
Covers a wide range of oncological applications in a concise and clear style
Written by experts with extensive experience in the use of PET/MRI in oncology
Offers a balanced presentation of technical and clinical topics
Covers a wide range of oncological applications in a concise and clear style
Written by experts with extensive experience in the use of PET/MRI in oncology
