Abstract
Previous19F magnetic resonance imaging studies showed that the reticuloendothelial system can be imaged with an emulsion of perfluorooctyl bromide (PFOB). Similar techniques can be used to detect previously implanted RIF-1 tumors in mice after intravenous PFOB administration. Accumulation of PFOB within these neoplasms is due to egress of the emulsion through tumor capillary fenestrations. This is the first report in which 19F MRI and PFOB are used to detect tumors. This technique may allow clinical detection of cancer with 19F MRI.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 361-364 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Investigative Radiology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer imaging
- Contrast media
- Fluorine
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging