Phase-sensitive deep reconstruction method for rapid multiparametric MR fingerprinting and quantitative susceptibility mapping in the brain Journal Article


Authors: Martinez, J. A.; Yu, V. Y.; Tringale, K. R.; Otazo, R.; Cohen, O.
Article Title: Phase-sensitive deep reconstruction method for rapid multiparametric MR fingerprinting and quantitative susceptibility mapping in the brain
Abstract: Introduction: This study explores the potential of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) with a novel Phase-Sensitivity Deep Reconstruction Network (PS-DRONE) for simultaneous quantification of T1, T2, Proton Density, B1+, phase and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Methods: Data were acquired at 3 T in vitro and in vivo using an optimized EPI-based MRF sequence. Phantom experiments were conducted using a standardized phantom for T1 and T2 maps and a custom-made agar-based gadolinium phantom for B1 and QSM maps. In vivo experiments included five healthy volunteers and one patient diagnosed with brain metastasis. PSDRONE maps were compared to reference maps obtained through standard imaging sequences. Results: Total scan time was 2 min for 32 slices and a resolution of [1 mm, 1 mm, 4.5 mm]. The reconstruction of T1, T2, Proton Density, B1+ and phase maps were reconstructed within 1 s. In the phantoms, PS-DRONE analysis presented accurate and strongly correlated T1 and T2 maps (r = 0.99) compared to the reference maps. B1 maps from PS-DRONE showed slightly higher values, though still correlated (r = 0.6) with the reference. QSM values showed a small bias but were strongly correlated (r = 0.99) with reference data. In the in vivo analysis, PS-DRONE-derived T1 and T2 values for gray and white matter matched reference values in healthy volunteers. PS-DRONE B1 and QSM maps showed strong correlations with reference values. Conclusion: The PS-DRONE network enables concurrent acquisition of T1, T2, PD, B1+, phase and QSM maps, within 2 min of acquisition time and 1 s of reconstruction time. © 2024
Keywords: adult; clinical article; controlled study; gadolinium; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; image analysis; in vivo study; in vitro study; quantitative analysis; brain metastasis; quantitative imaging; brain mapping; image processing; diffusion weighted imaging; image reconstruction; image segmentation; diffusion tensor imaging; echo planar imaging; multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging; human; male; female; article; gadobutrol; epi; imaging algorithm; quantitative susceptibility mapping; mr fingerprinting; multiparameter mapping; reconstruction network
Journal Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Volume: 109
ISSN: 0730-725X
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2024-06-01
Start Page: 147
End Page: 157
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2024.03.023
PUBMED: 38513790
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC11042874
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Notes: Article -- MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) acknowledged in PDF -- MSK corresponding author is Jessica Martinez -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Kathryn Ries Tringale
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  2. Ouri Cohen
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  3. Victoria Yuiwen Yu
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