Ammar Ahmed Chaudhry MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Samantha D. Glass MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

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

Mingqian Huang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert Matthews MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dinko Franceschi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elaine S. Gould 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 in evaluating musculoskeletal pathology.

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 osteomyelitis, post-radiation changes, etc) 4. Pearls and Pitfalls: Common pitfalls and controversies regarding PET-MRI in musculoskeletal 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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Chaudhry, A, Glass, S, Baker, K, Huang, M, Matthews, R, Franceschi, D, Gould, E, Utility of PET-MRI in Musculotskeletal Imaging.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010949.html