title: Advanced techniques in pediatric abdominopelvic oncologic magnetic resonance imaging.
abstract: Advances in the treatment of pediatric abdominopelvic malignancies have increased survival drastically. Imaging is critical in initial tumor characterization/staging, assessment of treatment response, and surveillance following therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is playing an increasing role in the care of these patients due to its lack of ionizing radiation, superior contrast resolution and the ability to characterize tumors based on tissue characteristics (e.g., T1 and T2 relaxation times). Modern MR techniques also allow for assessment of tumors based on functional characteristics. This article is focused on emerging MRI technologies and potential applications in the imaging of pediatric abdominopelvic malignancies.
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health System, 1540 E. Hospital Dr., SPC 4252, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4252, USA. Electronic address: ethans@med.umich.edu.
authors.forename: Ethan A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Children; Dynamic contrast enhancement; Malignancy; Oncology; PET-MR imaging; Whole-body imaging