Gadolinium contrast agent selection and optimal use for body MR imaging.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2014
Abstract
Proper selection of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) for body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cases requires understanding the indication for the MRI exam, the key features of the different GBCAs, and the effect that the GBCA has on the selected imaging protocol. The different categories of GBCAs require timing optimization on postcontrast sequences and adjusting imaging parameters to obtain the highest T1 contrast. Gadoxetate disodium has many advantages when evaluating liver lesions, although there are caveats and limitations that need to be understood. Gadobenate dimeglumine, a high-relaxivity GBCA, can be used for indications when stronger T1 relaxivity is needed.
Volume
52
Issue
4
First Page
637
Last Page
656
ISSN
1557-8275
Published In/Presented At
Guglielmo, F. F., Mitchell, D. G., & Gupta, S. (2014). Gadolinium contrast agent selection and optimal use for body MR imaging. Radiologic clinics of North America, 52(4), 637–656. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2014.02.004
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24889165
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article