乳腺磁共振扩散加权成像的应用

目的：探讨乳腺磁共振扩散加权成像（DWI）检查的可行性,并重点探讨影响DWI图像质量的技术参数。方法：使用GE1．5T磁共振扫描仪及阵列线圈对32例乳腺疾病患者行常规SE序列扫描,其中19例为良性肿瘤,5例炎性病变,6例恶性肿瘤．均经手术及病理证实;另硅胶置入2例。使用体线圈行DWI序列扫描,采用全方位扩散梯度及5个b值扫描。DWI总的扫描时间40s。结果：在DWI序列扫描中,良性和恶性肿瘤均为高信号,计算ADC值可鉴别良性和恶性肿瘤．通过各种扫描参数的合理匹配,可使图像质量的信噪比达到最佳,并减少图像的几何变形。结论：DWI对于检查乳腺病变是一种快速可行并行之有效的技术。     

DCE-MRI结合DWI对颈部淋巴结病变的鉴别诊断价值

目的 探讨动态增强磁共振成像(DCE-MRI)结合扩散加权成像(DWI)在颈部良、恶性淋巴结病变鉴别诊断中的价值.方法 搜集经病理或临床证实的颈部淋巴结肿大患者40例,其中恶性淋巴结24例(44枚),良性淋巴结16例(26枚),行DCE-MRI及STIR-EPI-DWI序列扫描,分析两种病变动态增强特征性参数及T-SI曲线类型的特性,分析DWI的信号表现及ADC值特点.结果 Ⅰ型、Ⅱ型及Ⅲ型T-SI曲线在颈部良、恶性淋巴结组间分布不同,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).若以Ⅰ型作为诊断恶性标准,Ⅱ型及Ⅲ型作为诊断良性标准,其敏感性为59.09％、特异性为92.31％、准确性为71.43％、阳性预测值为92.86％、阴性预测值为57.14％.若以Ⅰ型及Ⅱ型作为诊断恶性标准,Ⅲ型作为诊断良性标准,其敏感性为88.64％、特异性为57.69％、准确性为77.14％、阳性预测值为78％、阴性预测值为75％.恶性淋巴结平均至峰值时间较良性淋巴结短,恶性淋巴结最大上升斜率较良性淋巴结高,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).良、恶性淋巴在DWI图像上均表现为高信号,良性淋巴结的平均ADC值为(1.072±0.245)×10-3mm2/s,恶性淋巴结的平均ADC值为(0.875 ±0.240)×10-3mm2/s,良性淋巴结组的平均ADC值高于恶性淋巴结组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 联合应用DCE-MRI和DWI,有助于颈部良、恶性淋巴结的鉴别,有一定的临床应用价值.     

DWI在鉴别脊椎良恶性病变中的应用价值

目的:探讨DWI在鉴别脊椎良恶性病变中的应用价值。方法:分析经病理和/(或)临床随访证实的脊柱压缩性骨折患者共50例82个病变椎体,其中良性组20例,34个椎体;恶性组30例,48个椎体。选取50例中的正常椎体35例共35节椎体作为对照组。均行MRI常规序列及DWI扫描;分析良恶性病变的DWI信号特点,并定量测定3组椎体的ADC值,进行统计学分析。结果:良性及恶性组病灶DWI序列均可表现为高、等、低或混杂信号,且2组信号表现差异无统计学意义;良性组、恶性组、对照组ADC值分别为(2.23±0.25)×10-3 mm2/s,(1.62±0.27)×10-3 mm2/s及(0.43±0.34)×10-3 mm2/s,经t检验,各组间ADC值差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:DWI信号改变不能用于鉴别椎体良恶性病变,而ADC值具有重要的鉴别诊断价值。     

DWI对颈部淋巴结病变良恶性的鉴别诊断价值

目的:探讨DWI及其定量参数ADC值对颈部淋巴结病变良恶性的鉴别诊断价值。方法:回顾性分析经病理证实的颈部淋巴结病变患者49例共116个病灶,分为恶性组28例(60个病灶)和良性组21例(56个病灶)。患者均行常规MRI及DWI检查,测量并比较2组的ADC值,以病理结果为金标准,绘制ROC曲线,观察ADC值的诊断效能。结果:恶性组淋巴结平均ADC值为(0.73±0.17)×10~(-3)mm~2/s,低于良性组的(1.02±0.23)×10~(-3)mm~2/s(P0.05)。经ROC曲线分析,ADC阈值为0.82×10~(-3)mm~2/s时,区分颈部淋巴结良恶性病变的诊断灵敏度、特异度和曲线下面积分别为78.6%、73.3%和0.843。结论:ADC值对颈部良恶性淋巴结病变具有鉴别诊断价值。     

MRI动态增强扫描联合DWI鉴别乳腺良恶性肿瘤的应用价值

目的:探讨MRI动态增强扫描(DCE-MRI)联合DWI鉴别乳腺良恶性肿瘤的应用价值。方法:收集行乳腺MRI常规序列和DWI扫描并经手术病理证实的55例患者资料。采用Siemens Magnetom Verio 3.0 T超导MRI扫描仪、乳腺线圈等设备。行轴位快速自旋回波T_1WI、T_2WI,反转恢复脂肪抑制技术,FLASH-3D动态增强扫描,DWI成像。结果:DCE-MRI示乳腺恶性肿瘤TIC多为Ⅱ、Ⅲ型曲线,良性肿瘤多为Ⅰ、Ⅱ型曲线,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),DCE-MRI诊断敏感度91.9%、特异度61.1%、准确性81.8%;ADC值诊断良恶性病变敏感度81.1%、特异度77.8%、准确性80.0%。DCE-MRI联合ADC值综合诊断良恶性病变敏感度94.6%、特异度61.1%、准确性83.6%。结论:DCE-MRI联合DWI能显著提高乳腺良恶性肿瘤诊断准确性。     

3.0T MR多b值DWI对鼻咽癌患者颈部良恶性淋巴结的鉴别诊断价值

目的探讨3.0T磁共振多b值扩散加权成像(DWI)对鼻咽癌患者颈部良恶性淋巴结的鉴别和诊断价值。方法收集本院66例鼻咽癌患者的临床资料,并以35例良性淋巴结肿大患者为对照。所有患者均行MR常规平扫、增强和多b值DWI影像学检查,比较不同b值下鼻咽癌患者原发灶、颈部转移性小淋巴结、转移性大淋巴结与良性淋巴结肿大患者表观扩散系数(ADC)值的差异。通过绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线计算诊断阈值、ROC曲线下面积、敏感度和特异度,评价不同b值下ADC值对鼻咽癌颈部良恶性淋巴结的鉴别和诊断价值。结果随着b值的增加,鼻咽癌患者原发灶、颈部转移性小淋巴结、转移性大淋巴结与良性淋巴结肿大患者ADC值呈现减少的趋势;鼻咽癌患者原发灶、颈部转移性小淋巴结、转移性大淋巴结之间ADC值的比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);鼻咽癌患者原发灶、颈部转移性小淋巴结、转移性大淋巴结ADC值均显著低于良性淋巴结肿大患者(P<0.05)。在b值分别取400、600、800、1000s/mm^2时,其对应的ROC曲线下面积分别为0.77、0.82、0.91、0.87。当b=800s/mm^2时,其鉴别和诊断淋巴结良恶性的价值最高,此时ADC值诊断鼻咽癌颈部转移性小淋巴结的阈值为0.945×10^-3mm^2/s,诊断敏感度为98.49%,特异度为79.63%,约登指数为0.78。结论3.0T MR多b值DWI检查可有效区分良恶性淋巴结的性质,并且在b值为800s/mm^2时,其鉴别和诊断不同淋巴结性质的能力最强,可用于临床鉴别和诊断鼻咽癌患者颈部淋巴结转移瘤。     

扩散峰度成像与DWI在卵巢实性病灶良恶性鉴别诊断中的应用

目的:探讨扩散峰度成像(DKI)与DWI在卵巢实性病灶良恶性鉴别诊断中的应用价值。方法:回顾性分析87例卵巢实性病灶的临床及影像资料,患者均行卵巢MRI常规平扫、DWI、DKI检查,分别获取ADC值、平均扩散峰度(MK)和平均扩散率(MD),评估DWI、DKI对卵巢良恶性病变的鉴别诊断价值。结果:与卵巢恶性病变相比,卵巢良性病变的ADC值、MD明显升高,MK明显降低(均P<0.05)。ADC、MK、MD联合诊断卵巢良恶性病变的AUC较三者单独及MK联合MD诊断诊断的AUC大。结论:与DWI相比,DKI对卵巢良恶性病变鉴别诊断价值略高;DWI联合DKI可提高对卵巢良恶性病变鉴别诊断效能及卵巢实性病灶检出率。     

磁共振常规成像及DWI对脑膜瘤的诊断价值

目的:比较磁共振常规成像序列(T1WI、T2WI及FLAIR)与DWI对脑膜瘤的检出率,探讨其鉴别病理亚型及良恶性的价值。方法:回顾性分析70例经手术病理证实的脑膜瘤患者的MRI图像,计算不同序列对脑膜瘤的检出率;测量并比较不同病理亚型、不同病理分级的肿瘤实质的平均ADC值和相对ADC值(rADC值)。结果:在T2WI上出现低信号的多是纤维型、过渡型和砂粒体型,出现高信号的多是脑膜上皮型和血管瘤型。在各个序列中,以DWI对脑膜瘤病变的检出率最高(87.1%),T2WI次之(74.3%),T1WI最低(38.6%)。恶性脑膜瘤的囊变发生率(67%)明显高于良性脑膜瘤(22%)。良性组各亚型间、良恶性两组间平均ADC值及rADC值差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:DWI可提高对脑膜瘤的检出率,但单独根据ADC值并不能鉴别脑膜瘤的亚型及良恶性。DWI结合常规MRI表现对脑膜瘤亚型及良恶性的鉴别有一定意义。     

DWI联合CT对肺内良恶性病变的鉴别诊断价值

【摘要】目的：探讨DWI联合CT对肺内良、恶性病变的鉴别诊断价值。方法：搜集经病理或治疗后随诊证实的肺内病变共68例,其中恶性病变46例,良性病变22例,所有患者均在接受治疗及病理检查前行CT平扫+增强扫描及DWI检查,记录b值为800s/mm2时病变的平均表观扩散系数值（ADC值）,分析良、恶性病变的ADC值差异,计算ROC曲线下面积,判断ADC值的最佳阈值及鉴别诊断效能,对比分析单独使用CT与CT联合DWI的诊断效能。结果：肺内良性病变的平均ADC值为（1.712±0.293）×10-3mm2/s,恶性病变的平均ADC值为（1.219±0.138）×10-3mm2/s,良、恶性病变的平均ADC值差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。ADC值的最佳诊断阈值为1.522×10-3mm2/s时,ROC曲线的曲线下面积最大（0.942）,对肺内良、恶性病变鉴别诊断的敏感度为72.7%,特异度为100%,诊断符合率为91.2%;CT对肺内良恶性病变的诊断符合率为88.2%,CT与DWI联合的诊断符合率为95.6%。结论：DWI联合CT可提高对肺内良、恶性病变的鉴别诊断符合率。     

1.5T DWI在肺内良、恶性病变鉴别诊断中最适b值的探讨

目的:探讨1.5TDWI对肺内良、恶性病变的鉴别诊断价值及b值的优化。方法:搜集40例经病理/临床证实的肺内良、恶性病变患者(恶性病变23例,良性病变17例)的影像及临床资料,40例均经MSCT检查发现肺部病变,并行常规T1WI、T2WI以及多b值DWI(b=0,300,600,1000s/mm2)检查,测量3组b值测得的ADC值,分析不同b值对图像质量、信噪比(SNR)、对比噪声比(CNR)的影响,根据受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价不同b值下ADC值鉴别肺部良、恶性病变的诊断效能;并比较同一b值下良、恶性病变ADC值的差异。结果:随着b值的增加,DWI图像信号逐渐增高,ADC、SNR及CNR值逐渐下降;b值为300和600s/mm2两组图像SNR值差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),b值为300与1000s/mm2以及600与1000s/mm2两组SNR值差异均具有统计学意义(P均<0.05);CNR值在两两组间的差异均具有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。b值为300、600和1000s/mm2时,ROC的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.78、0.83和0.81,且均具有诊断意义(AUC均>0.5),当b=600s/mm2时,诊断效能最高。在同一b值下,恶性病变图像信号高于良性病变,且ADC值低于良性病变(P均<0.05)。结论:1.5T DWI多b值胸部扫描有助于鉴别肺内良、恶性病变,当b=600s/mm2时,对肺良、恶性病变的鉴别诊断效能最高。     

A monitoring,feedback, and triggering system for reproducible breath-hold MR imaging

A technique is described that provides improved reproducibility of breath-holding for MR image acquisition by monitoring the superior-inferior (S/I) position of the diaphragm. The method incorporates detection of the level of inspiration using an MR signal, rapid display to the patient of diaphragm position to enable breath-hold adjustment, and triggering of image data acquisition once appropriate position is attained. The response time of the system is short, approximately 10 ms. Studies in six volunteers using this method demonstrate a considerable decrease in the S/I range of diaphragm position over 10 consecutive periods of suspended respiration. The mean range is 1.3 mm with the system, while it is 8.3 mm without using it is expected that this method will be of assistance in many abdominal and cardiothoracic studies that use breath-hold techniques.     

DSA功能性参数的提取与利用

本文介绍了在临床实际中利用功能性参数，对冠状动脉ＤＳＡ心肌血流灌注成像、冠状动脉血流量测定、左心室功能测定、肺动脉高压程度的评价等项目研究结果。重点讨论了提取ＤＳＡ功能性参数的一般方法，认为功能性参数在现代影像诊断学中的作用是对疾病做出程度、定量、动态及功能诊断。     

Fast imaging of phosphocreatine in the normal human myocardium using a three-dimensional RARE pulse sequence at 4 Tesla

PURPOSE: To investigate the use of a three-dimensional rapid acquisition with relaxation enhancement (RARE) pulse sequence for direct acquisition of phosphocreatine (PCr) images of the human myocardium. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A short elliptical birdcage radiofrequency (RF) body coil was constructed to produce a uniform flip angle throughout the chest cavity. In vivo images using a spectrally-selective RARE sequence with a spatial resolution of 1.2 cm x 1.2 cm x 2.5 cm (4 cm(3)) were acquired in nine minutes and 40 seconds. RESULTS: Scans of phantoms demonstrated excellent spectral selectivity. The signal-to-noise ratio in the myocardium ranged from 12.6 in the anterior wall to 5.3 in the mid septum. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that PCr data can be acquired using a three-dimensional RARE sequence with greater spatial and temporal resolution than spectroscopic techniques.     

RARE spiral T2-weighted imaging

Spiral imaging has a number of advantages for fast imaging, including an efficient use of gradient hardware. However, inhomogeneity-induced blurring is proportional to the data acquisition duration. In this paper, we combine spiral data acquisition with a RARE echo train. This allows a long data acquisition interval per excitation, while limiting the effects of inhomogeneity. Long spiral k-space trajectories are partitioned into smaller, annular ring trajectories. Each of these annular rings is acquired during echoes of a RARE echo train. The RARE refocusing RF pulses periodically refocus off-resonant spins while building a long data acquisition. We describe both T₂-weighted single excitation and interleaved RARE spiral sequences. A typical sequence acquires a complete data set in three excitations (32 cm FOV, 192 × 192 matrix). At a TR = 2000 ms, we can average two acquisitions in an easy breath-hold interval. A multifrequency reconstruction algorithm minimizes the effects of any off-resonant spins. Though this algorithm needs a field map, we demonstrate how signal averaging can provide the necessary phase data while increasing SNR. The field map creation causes no scan time penalty and essentially no loss in SNR efficiency. Multiple slice, 14-s breath-hold scans acquired on a conventional gradient system demonstrate the performance.     

Echo-Time-Encoded Burst Imaging (EBI): A Novel Technique for Spectroscopic Imaging

A new technique for rapid spectroscopic imaging is presented. The proposed experiment enables a complete mapping of the two-dimensional reciprocal space k_x, k_o, and thus the acquisition of a 1D spectroscopic image in a single scan. The properties of the pulse sequence, based on the use of a burst of low flip angle pulses, are analyzed in the framework of linear response theory, and it is shown that chemical shift information may be introduced into the spatially encoded echoes. First experimental results are presented demonstrating that 32 x 32 proton spectroscopic images may be acquired within less than 1 min with a conventional imaging system.     

Simultaneous multislice (SMS) imaging techniques

Simultaneous multislice imaging (SMS) using parallel image reconstruction has rapidly advanced to become a major imaging technique. The primary benefit is an acceleration in data acquisition that is equal to the number of simultaneously excited slices. Unlike in‐plane parallel imaging this can have only a marginal intrinsic signal‐to‐noise ratio penalty, and the full acceleration is attainable at fixed echo time, as is required for many echo planar imaging applications. Furthermore, for some implementations SMS techniques can reduce radiofrequency (RF) power deposition. In this review the current state of the art of SMS imaging is presented. In the Introduction, a historical overview is given of the history of SMS excitation in MRI. The following section on RF pulses gives both the theoretical background and practical application. The section on encoding and reconstruction shows how the collapsed multislice images can be disentangled by means of the transmitter pulse phase, gradient pulses, and most importantly using multichannel receiver coils. The relationship between classic parallel imaging techniques and SMS reconstruction methods is explored. The subsequent section describes the practical implementation, including the acquisition of reference data, and slice cross‐talk. Published applications of SMS imaging are then reviewed, and the article concludes with an outlook and perspective of SMS imaging. Magn Reson Med 75:63–81, 2016. © 2015 The Authors. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of International Society of Medicine in Resonance.     

Current Status of Optical Imaging for Evaluating Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic System

Optical imaging techniques use visual and near infrared rays. Despite their considerably poor penetration depth, they are widely used due to their safe and intuitive properties and potential for intraoperative usage. Optical imaging techniques have been actively investigated for clinical imaging of lymph nodes and lymphatic system. This article summarizes a variety of optical tracers and techniques used for lymph node and lymphatic imaging, and reviews their clinical applications. Emerging new optical imaging techniques and their potential are also described.     

Dynamic bioluminescence imaging for quantitative tumour burden assessment using IV or IP administration of <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">d</Emphasis>-luciferin: effect on intensity,time kinetics and repeatability of photon emission

Introduction In vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI) is a promising technique for non-invasive tumour imaging. d-luciferin can be administrated intraperitonealy or intravenously. This will influence its availability and, therefore, the bioluminescent signal. The aim of this study is to compare the repeatability of BLI measurement after IV versus IP administration of d-luciferin and assess the correlation between photon emission and histological cell count both in vitro and in vivo. Materials and methods Fluc-positive R1M cells were subcutaneously inoculated in nu/nu mice. Dynamic BLI was performed after IV or IP administration of d-luciferin. Maximal photon emission (PE_max) was calculated. For repeatability assessment, every acquisition was repeated after 4 h and analysed using Bland–Altman method. A second group of animals was serially imaged, alternating IV and IP administration up to 21 days. When mice were killed, PE_max after IV administration was correlated with histological cell number. Results The coefficients of repeatability were 80.2% (IV) versus 95.0% (IP). Time-to-peak is shorter, and its variance lower for IV (p < 0.0001). PE_max was 5.6 times higher for IV. A trend was observed towards lower photon emission per cell in larger tumours. Conclusion IV administration offers better repeatability and better sensitivity when compared to IP. In larger tumours, multiple factors may contribute to underestimation of tumour burden. It might, therefore, be beneficial to test novel therapeutics on small tumours to enable an accurate evaluation of tumour burden. Marleen Keyaerts is a Ph. D. fellow of the Research Foundation—Flanders (Belgium; FWO).     

Molecular imaging programs in the United States: results of a national survey

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: We sought to identify and describe the characteristics of molecular imaging (MI) programs in the United States and to determine the factors considered critical for their future. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, a validated survey was sent to members of the Society of Chairmen in Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) in the United States, and 26 variables were studied. RESULTS: The response rate was 40.3%; 67.9% of the departments surveyed have an MI program. The main focus of 47.4% of departments is oncology. The number of radiologists working for the department was the only variable found to be significantly positively correlated with (1) number of researchers in the MI program, (2) number of MI modalities available, (3) total number of grants, and (4) having ongoing MI clinical trials. These four variables plus the number of federal grants and the space used by MI programs were independent of the geographical region, hospital size (number of beds), and department size (number of radiological examinations per year). All the MI programs received grants during 2005. Only 16.1% have no alliances with industry. Among all the departments, 82% identified staff training and recruitment as the keys for success; 78.57% considered oncology the most important future application of MI and cancer management the hospital service most affected by MI. CONCLUSION: MI programs are starting to be more widespread throughout the United States, and the trend is for more academic radiology departments to become engaged in MI activities; their development is independent of department characteristics. Radiology departments strongly agreed about the key components for success of MI initiatives and the areas that will be most affected by MI applications.