Molecular Imaging 2017

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

 Advantages: • No radiation

• Allergies to iv contrast (Gadolinium) extremely rare • Superior soft tissue contrast (vs. CT) • Less dental filling metallic artifacts

 Disadvantages:

• Limited availability; expensive • Long acquisition time => ↑motion degradation • More contraindications (claustrophobia, ICD, CI, etc.)