Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging: techniques, clinical indications, and future applications

摘要: This article reviews developments in both pulse sequence design and gradient technology that facilitate rapid imaging of the whole body. It discusses its application patients with bone marrow neoplasms, including metastases, lymphoma, myeloma emphasizes value whole-body magnetic resonance known vertebral lesions to detect other are easier biopsy. outlines possible applications well-defined clinical situations, pregnancy unknown primary tumor.