Simple proton spectroscopic imaging.
Simple modification of a spin echo imaging pulse sequence generates useful spectroscopic information at 0.35 T. New images are produced that show water only, fat only, and the difference between water and fat intensity. Imaging speed, spatial resolution, and signal-to-noise ratio are comparable with ordinary imaging. The method provides new parameters for tissue characterization and improved contrast between some organs.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D011522:Protons; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D014867:Water
D011522:Protons; D014867:Water