Whole-body MR imaging in a multimodality world: current applications, limitations, and future potential for comprehensive musculoskeletal imaging

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2010 Mar;14(1):14-21. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1248702. Epub 2010 Mar 12.

Abstract

Whole-body imaging offers the promise of global disease assessment. This article reviews clinical status, and technical limitations and future prospects of this exciting technology. In particular, it describes technical aspects of magnetic resonance (MR) angiography, MR lymphography, and, in particular, total-body MR imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic System / anatomy & histology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Musculoskeletal System / anatomy & histology*
  • Whole Body Imaging*