WB MRI and oncology: recent major advances.

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WB MRI and oncology: recent major advances.

Br J Radiol. 2018 Jan 15;:20170664

Authors: Pasoglou V, Michoux N, Larbi A, Sandy VN, Lecouvet F

Abstract
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a very attractive approach for tumor detection and oncological staging with its absence of ionizing radiation, high soft tissue contrast and spatial resolution. Less than ten years ago the use of Whole Body MRI (WB-MRI) protocols was uncommon due to many limitations, such as the long acquisition times and limited availability. This decade has marked substantial progress in WB-MRI protocols. This very promising technique is rapidly arising from the research world and is becoming a commonly used exam for tumor detection, due to recent technological developments and validation of WB-MRI by multiple studies and consensus papers. As a result, WB-MRI is progressively proposed by radiologists as an efficient exam for an expanding range of indications. As the spectrum of its uses becomes wider, radiologists will soon be confronted with the challenges of this technique and be urged to be trained in order to accurately read and report these exams. The aim of this review is to summarize the validated indications of WB-MRI and present an overview of its most recent advances. This paper will briefly discuss how this exam is performed and which are the recommended sequences along with the future perspectives in the field.

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