Molecular Imaging 2017
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Advantages: • No radiation
• Allergies to iv contrast (Gadolinium) extremely rare • Superior soft tissue contrast (vs. CT) • Less dental filling metallic artifacts
Disadvantages:
• Limited availability; expensive • Long acquisition time => ↑motion degradation • More contraindications (claustrophobia, ICD, CI, etc.)
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