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Whole-Body MRI in Musculoskeletal Oncology: A Comprehensive Review with Recommendations

2023; Radiological Society of North America; Volume: 5; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1148/rycan.220107

2638-616X

Isabela Azevedo Nicodemos da Cruz, Laura M. Fayad, Shivani Ahlawat, Henrique Manoel Lederman, Marcelo Astolfi Caetano Nico, Alípio Gomes Ormond Filho, Júlio Brandão Guimarães,

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Whole-body (WB) MRI has emerged as an attractive method for oncologic evaluation, potentially replacing conventional imaging modalities and providing a one-step wide-coverage assessment of both the skeleton and soft tissues. In addition to providing anatomic information, WB MRI may also yield a functional analysis with the inclusion of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). DWI translates microstructural changes, resulting in an excellent alternative to fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT. WB MRI (with DWI) offers comparable accuracy to PET/CT and has the advantage of avoiding ionizing radiation. Technological advances and the development of faster protocols have prompted greater accessibility of WB MRI, with growing applications in routine practice for the diagnosis, staging, and follow-up of cancer. This review discusses the technical considerations, clinical applications, and accuracy of WB MRI in musculoskeletal oncology. Keywords: Pediatrics, MR Imaging, Skeletal-Axial, Skeletal-Appendicular, Soft Tissues/Skin, Bone Marrow, Extremities, Oncology, Musculoskeletal Imaging © RSNA, 2023.