Diffusion-weighted Imaging Using Readout-segmented EPI Reveals Bony Metastases from Neuroblastoma

Laura L. Hayes; Adina Alazraki; Karen Wasilewski-Masker; Richard A. Jones; David A. Porter; Susan Palasis

doi:10.1097/MPH.0000000000000643

Diffusion-weighted Imaging Using Readout-segmented EPI Reveals Bony Metastases from Neuroblastoma

Laura L. Hayes^*, Adina Alazraki, Karen Wasilewski-Masker, Richard A. Jones, David A. Porter, Susan Palasis

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Abstract

Identifying neuroblastoma (NBL) metastases is crucial to treatment and prognosis. Metaiodobenzylguanidine and Tc99M bone scans are standard for identifying bony metastases but can underestimate disease. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the spine has shown promise in evaluating bony metastases but has been limited by artifacts. Readout-segmented echo planar imaging is a technique for DWI that minimizes artifacts allowing for improved identification of spinal disease. This report illustrates the utility of DWI of the spine using readout-segmented echo planar imaging in the detection of bony NBL metastases in a child, lending support that DWI should be included in magnetic resonance imaging scans for NBL.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e263-e266
Journal	Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Volume	38
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/MPH.0000000000000643
State	Published - Oct 1 2016

Keywords

diffusion-weighted imaging
magnetic resonance imaging
metastases
neuroblastoma
spine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Hematology
Oncology

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