Abstract #3260
Heat Induced Contrast Mechanisms in MRI: in vivo Tissue Characterization by MR Thermal Response
Matthew Tarasek 1 , Oguz Akin 2 , Jeannette Christine Roberts 3 , Tom Foo 1 , and Desmond T.B. Yeo 1
1
MRI, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY,
United States,
2
Radiology,
MSKCC, New York, NY, United States,
3
Imaging
& Physiology Lab, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY,
United States
MR imaging provides excellent spatial resolution and
anatomical soft tissue contrast, yet there are still
limitations in detecting and delineating early-stage
cancer lesions when they are curable. In hopes of
extending ideas for a multiparametric, quantitative MRI
data set, we evaluated a unique approach for MR contrast
by utilizing the thermal responses of heat-sensitive MR
parameters. We look for the accuracy and repeatability
in measuring these parameters, and evaluate if
heat-induced contrast mechanisms have the potential to
add information to conventional MR imaging contrast
types for better identification and characterization of
in vivo tumors.
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