PET/MRI fusion

Introduction: With diffusion of PET/CT within industry reaching a peak
on the international stage, hybrid PET/MRI devices have emerged as the
next cutting edge technology for imaging. The purpose of this poster presentation is to provide a pictorial review of the role of image fusion between
non-hybrid PET and MRI to provide an insight into the potential of new
developments.

Method: The data sets were performed on a hybrid GE discovery time of
flight PET/64 slice CT system and a Siemens 3T MRI. The data represents
4 clinical cases using FDG based PET; 3 of the brain and 1 of the spine.

Results: The case study results provide an insight into the importance of
PET-MRI fusion to diagnostic integrity and the potential of hybrid PET/MRI
technology. They also provide an insight into the capabilities of non hybrid
PET – MRI fusion and potential prohibition of rapid diffusion of hybrid
technology.

Conclusion: PET-MRI fusion plays an crucial role in improving the diag-
nostic integrity in a reciprocal fashion across a diverse range of applications,
but particularly in the head and neck.