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PET/MRI for neuroendocrine tumors: a match made in heaven or just another hype?

Ali PirastehChristopher RiedlMarius Erik MayerhoeferRomina Grazia GiancipoliSteven Mark LarsonLisa Bodei
Published in: Clinical and translational imaging (2019)
The current literature reports successful technical feasibility of PET/MRI for imaging of NETs. While whole-body PET/CT in conjunction with an abdominal MRI may serve as a comprehensive approach for baseline staging, follow up with PET/MRI may be preferred for those with liver-only disease. Another possible role for PET/MRI is to provide a multiparametric approach to follow up of response to treatment. With further advances in MRI imaging acquisitions and post-processing techniques, PET/MRI may become more applicable to a broader group of patients with NETs, and possibly the imaging modality of choice for this patient population.
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