Cancer Imaging. 2004 Mar 23;4(1):30-5. doi: 10.1102/1470-7330.2003.0029.

MRI of bone metastases: the choice of the sequence.

Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society

Daniel Vanel

PMID: 18211860 PMCID: PMC1434526 DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2003.0029

Abstract

MRI is very sensitive to detect bone metastases. To improve specificity, a clever use of sequences, spin echo, gradient echo in or opposed phase, contrast medium and diffusion is needed.

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