Spine PET/MR Imaging: Current Clinical Applications and Future Directions.

Authors

Andres Ricaurte-Fajardo, Karol García-González, Kiara Torres-Tello, Jana Ivanidze

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Neuroimaging clinics of North America. Volume 37. Issue 1. Pages 199-213. Epub Aug 26, 2026.

Abstract

Hybrid (PET)/MR imaging combines biological information of PET with high-resolution anatomy and structural information conveyed in MR imaging, enabling simultaneous assessment of systemic disease and evaluation of paraspinal soft tissues, vertebral bodies, epidural soft tissues, and intradural and intramedullary lesions. In spinal disease, PET/MR imaging is particularly valuable when anatomic imaging is inconclusive, especially for vertebral metastases, and may also aid assessment of selected infectious, inflammatory, degenerative, and postoperative conditions. By integrating molecular profile with structural detail, this approach can improve lesion characterization, treatment planning, and response assessment. Limitations include complex acquisition protocols, limited availability, and interpretative pitfalls.

PMID:
43014981
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