title: Functional MR imaging in gynecologic malignancies: current status and future perspectives.
abstract: Using functional MR imaging techniques, we can approach the functional assessment of gynecologic malignancies. Among them, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging (DCE-MRI) are two important techniques. This article provides an overview of functional MR imaging techniques, focusing DWI and DCE-MRI on clinical application in gynecologic malignancies. Functional MR imaging techniques play an important role in detection, characterization, staging, treatment response, and outcome prediction, as well as providing conventional morphologic imaging. Familiarity with the characteristics and imaging features of functional MR imaging in gynecologic malignancies will facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, 102, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06973, Korea. pksungbin@paran.com.
authors.forename: Sung Bin
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-4155-9260
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: Diffusion-weighted imaging; Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI; Functional MR imaging; Gynecologic malignancy; Magnetic resonance imaging