Maryam Gul, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ammar Ahmed Chaudhry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kevin S. Baker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Abbas Ahmed Chaudhry BSc, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mubashir Sheikh, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marlene Leslie Zawin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1- Review physical principles and techniques of PET-MRI (positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging). 2- Discuss clinical utility of using functional information obtained from a PET scan and structural information obtained from MR imaging.

Outline: 1. Physical principles and techniques of PET-MRI: review image acquisition and postprocessing 2. Utility of PET-MRI in oncology: role in initial tumor diagnosis, treatment planning and post-treatment follow-up 3. Role of PET-MRI in evaluation of infectious and inflammatory conditions (such as IgG4-related disease, etc) 4. Pearls and Pitfalls: Common pitfalls and controversies regarding PET-MRI in abdominopelvic radiology. 5. Future of PET- MRI: Discuss current challenges facing PET- MRI in radiology.  Conclusion: PET-MRI is an emerging hybrid imaging modality offering detailed functional and structural imaging with promising clinical applications especially in the field of oncology, infectious and inflammatory conditions. Familiarity with the technical and clinical aspects of PET-MRI along with knowledge of common pearls and pitfalls of PET-MRI will aid in better integration and relevant usage of this modality in clinical practice. 

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Gul, M, Chaudhry, A, Baker, K, Chaudhry, A, Sheikh, M, Zawin, M, Clinical Utility of PET-MRI in Abdominopelvic Imaging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002987.html