Abstract
Proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a sensitive technique capable of visualizing small differences in the composition of soft tissues. The question is, therefore, why we should use contrast media. From a theoretical point of view, at least, there are some reasons why contrast media might be useful in MRI:
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To visualize functions such as excretion, permeability (blood-brain barrier), and perfusion of tissues
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To detect very small lesions due to a contrast- enhanced difference in signal intensity
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To reduce the time necessary to obtain a diagnostic picture and to achieve good contrast resolution and good spatial resolution at the same time
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Speck, U., Felix, R. (1985). Paramagnetic Contrast Media of the Present and the Future. In: Donner, M.W., Heuck, F.H.W. (eds) Radiology Today. Radiology Today, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69737-1_35
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