The spin relaxation time (T1) of the water protons, an intrinsic property of tissue, can be a useful marker of therapeutic response in osteosarcoma. T1 values were estimated in whole tumor volume before and after completion of chemotherapy and histogram analysis was performed to characterize tumor T1 and its changes in the course of chemotherapy. Results showed mean and skewness of T1 relaxation time in tumor may be useful as non-invasive imaging markers of chemotherapeutic response in osteosarcoma.
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