Clin Pediatr | Volume 2, Issue 1 | Review Article | Open Access

Current Perspectives of Pediatric PET/MRI

Arie Franco*

Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA

^*Correspondance to: Arie Franco 

Abstract

PET/MRI is a relatively novel integrated modality with the potential to replace PET/CT, specifically in pediatric patients. PET/MRI provides incremental value in interpreting studies with superb soft tissue contrast that spares the risk of radiation. We reviewed the literature and described the current viewpoints, including advantages and disadvantages of this emerging new modality.

Keywords:

Positron emission tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Pediatric imaging; Oncology imaging

Citation:

Franco A. Current Perspectives of Pediatric PET/MRI. Clin Pediatri. 2019; 2: 1016.