Molecular Imaging 2017

Standard Liver MRI Acquisition T1 weighted Axial

Gradient echo with Dixon or chemical shift imaging HASTE: Half Fourier acquisition single shot TSE with different T2 weighting Propeller/Blade: Periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction RARE: Rapid acquisition with relaxation enhancement Echo planar imaging Multiple b-values: b=0-800 s/mm 2

T2 weighted Axial

Diffusion weighted

Contrast enhanced T1 weighted Axial ± Coronal/Sagittal

SPGR: Spoiled gradient recalled VIBE: Volumetric interpolated breathhold examination

- Gadolinium chelate

Multiphasic

- Gadoxetic acid (Primovist)

Multiphasic + delayed 15mins