Musculoskeletal Tumor Imaging: Focus on Emerging Techniques

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a central imaging modality for the evaluation of musculoskeletal bone and soft tissue tumors. Conventional imaging with T1-weighted (T1W), T2-weighted (T2W), and static intravenous-contrast enhanced imaging retains the utility it has enjoyed since the early use of MRI.1 –3 Over the years, many additional techniques have been developed that go beyond standard anatomic sequences and examine the functional and metabolic properties of tissue.4 While many of these techniques have become standard in the routine evaluation of other organ systems, such as the brain, the musculoskeletal imaging community in general has lagged in adopting these advanced techniques.
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research