Advances in Bone Marrow Imaging: Strengths and Limitations from a Clinical Perspective

Abstract: Conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the modality of choice to image bone marrow. However, the last few decades have witnessed the emergence and development of novel MRI techniques, such as chemical shift imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, and whole-body MRI, as well as spectral computed tomography and nuclear medicine techniques. We summarize the technical bases behind these methods, in relation to the common physiologic and pathologic processes involving the bone marrow. We present the strengths and limitations of these imaging methods and consider their added value compared with conventional imaging in assessing non-neoplastic disorders like septic, rheumatologic, traumatic, and metabolic conditions. The potential usefulness of these methods to differentiate between benign and malignant bone marrow lesions is discussed. Finally, we consider the limitations hampering a more widespread use of these techniques in clinical practice.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Advances in Bone Marrow Imaging: Strengths and Limitations from a Clinical Perspective ; volume:27 ; number:01 ; year:2023 ; pages:003-021 ; Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology ; 27, Heft 01 (2023), 003-021

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Mourad, Charbel ; Cosentino, Aurelio ; Nicod Lalonde, Marie ; Omoumi, Patrick

Further information

• DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761612
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023042712580127699536
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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