Water Unsuppressed 1H MR Spectroscopic Imaging Of The Prostate

Proton MR spectroscopic imaging is commonly performed with water signal suppression to avoid artifacts from side bands of the large water signal, but this signal can be very useful for estimating metabolite concentrations by providing a line-shape reference and a quantification of the water signal. In this study we developed water unsuppressed 3D MRSI of the prostate and used it to provide choline concentration maps for localization of prostate cancer. We observed that high choline concentrations co-localised to tumour foci as confirmed on histopathological staining of radical prostatectomy specimens.

How to access this content:

For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.

After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.

After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.

Click here for more information on becoming a member.