Abstract
The use of dynamic contrast agent-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide insight into hemodynamic processes not detectable during static conventional contrast-enhanced MR techniques. These additional data may allow further refinement of differential diagnoses focusing on interpretation in terms of microvascular physiology. The dominant dynamic gadolinium (Gd)-enhanced bolus injection MR techniques currently utilized in brain imaging are (1) T1-weighted dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) and (2) T2/T2*-weighted dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) imaging. This chapter will provide an overview of general physical principles of these techniques.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Functional Neuroradiology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Principles and Clinical Applications |
| Publisher | Humana Press |
| Pages | 53-59 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781441903457 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781441903433 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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