Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications?
The combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a modern, highly advanced diagnostic tool that offers numerous advantages in the treatment and management of some pediatric pathologies. The use of PET/MR in children provides high-resolution images with ou...
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| description | The combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a modern, highly advanced diagnostic tool that offers numerous advantages in the treatment and management of some pediatric pathologies. The use of PET/MR in children provides high-resolution images with outstanding tissue characterization, as well as important metabolic and physiological information; it is not only essential for early diagnosis, but also for the assessment and management of oncological, neurological, and cardiovascular diseases. The hybrid PET/MR is a multimodal approach that reduces the need for separate examinations, minimizes radiation exposure, and improves the overall experience for pediatric patients. In addition, PET/MR, by combining functional data, allows for more precise therapeutic planning and monitoring of treatment responses, optimizing clinical interventions especially with regard to staging and follow-up. This review will explore the benefits, weaknesses, and emerging applications of PET/MR in pediatric patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6a35eb115e5942408fd155be0ecffcfa2025-08-20T02:30:46ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182025-04-01159107010.3390/diagnostics15091070Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications?Gabriele Masselli0Chiara Di Bella1Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, ItalyThe combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a modern, highly advanced diagnostic tool that offers numerous advantages in the treatment and management of some pediatric pathologies. The use of PET/MR in children provides high-resolution images with outstanding tissue characterization, as well as important metabolic and physiological information; it is not only essential for early diagnosis, but also for the assessment and management of oncological, neurological, and cardiovascular diseases. The hybrid PET/MR is a multimodal approach that reduces the need for separate examinations, minimizes radiation exposure, and improves the overall experience for pediatric patients. In addition, PET/MR, by combining functional data, allows for more precise therapeutic planning and monitoring of treatment responses, optimizing clinical interventions especially with regard to staging and follow-up. This review will explore the benefits, weaknesses, and emerging applications of PET/MR in pediatric patients.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/9/1070PET/MRPET/CTpediatricnuclear medicineimaging |
| spellingShingle | Gabriele Masselli Chiara Di Bella Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? Diagnostics PET/MR PET/CT pediatric nuclear medicine imaging |
| title | Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? |
| title_full | Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? |
| title_fullStr | Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? |
| title_short | Will PET/MR Imaging Replace PET/CT for Pediatric Applications? |
| title_sort | will pet mr imaging replace pet ct for pediatric applications |
| topic | PET/MR PET/CT pediatric nuclear medicine imaging |
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