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Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology 5/2016

01.05.2016 | Scientific Article

Three-dimensional volumetric MRI with isotropic resolution: improved speed of acquisition, spatial resolution and assessment of lesion conspicuity in patients with recurrent soft tissue sarcoma

verfasst von: Shivani Ahlawat, Carol Morris, Laura M. Fayad

Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology | Ausgabe 5/2016

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Abstract

Background

To assess the acquisition speed, lesion conspicuity, and inter-observer agreement associated with volumetric T1-weighted MR sequences with isotropic resolution for detecting recurrent soft-tissue sarcoma (STS).

Methods

Fifteen subjects with histologically proven recurrent STS underwent MRI, including axial and coronal T1-weighted spin echo (T1-WSE) (5-mm slice thickness) and coronal 3D volumetric T1-weighted (fat-suppressed, volume-interpolated, breath-hold examination; repetition time/echo time, 3.7/1.4 ms; flip angle, 9.5°; 1-mm slice thickness) sequences before and after intravenous contrast administration. Subtraction imaging and multiplanar reformations (MPRs) were performed. Acquisition times for T1-WSE in two planes and 3D sequences were reported. Two radiologists reviewed images for quality (>50 % artifacts, 25–50 % artifacts, <25 % artifacts, and no substantial artifacts), lesion conspicuity, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNRmuscle), recurrence size, and recurrence-to-joint distance. Descriptive and intraclass correlation (ICC) statistics are given.

Results

Mean acquisition times were significantly less for 3D imaging compared with 2-plane T1-WSE (183.6 vs 342.6 s; P = 0.012). Image quality was rated as having no substantial artifacts in 13/15 and <25 % artifacts in 2/15. Lesion conspicuity was significantly improved for subtracted versus unsubtracted images (CNRmuscle, 100 ± 138 vs 181 ± 199; P = 0.05). Mean recurrent lesion size was 2.5 cm (range, 0.7–5.7 cm), and measurements on 3D sequences offered excellent interobserver agreement (ICC, 0.98 for lesion size and 0.96 for recurrence-to-joint distance with MPR views).

Conclusion

Three-dimensional volumetric sequences offer faster acquisition times, higher spatial resolution, and MPR capability compared with 2D T1-WSE for postcontrast imaging. Subtraction imaging provides higher lesion conspicuity for detecting recurrent STS in skeletal muscle, with excellent interobserver agreement between readers.
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Metadaten
Titel
Three-dimensional volumetric MRI with isotropic resolution: improved speed of acquisition, spatial resolution and assessment of lesion conspicuity in patients with recurrent soft tissue sarcoma
verfasst von
Shivani Ahlawat
Carol Morris
Laura M. Fayad
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Skeletal Radiology / Ausgabe 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-016-2348-0

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