Table 1 MRI scanning parameters for structural and DCE-MR imaging
3D SPGR + FS PRE/POST-Gd | 3D DCE-MRI | |
|---|---|---|
Scan plane | Coronal | Coronal |
TE (ms) | 8.3 | 1.2 |
TR (ms) | 30 | 3.5 |
Flip angles (deg) | 30 | 6, 2, 14 for T1-mapping, 14 for dynamic series |
FOV (cm) | 18 | 18 |
Phase FOV | 0.75 | 0.75 |
Slice thickness (mm) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Slices acquired | 40 | 40 |
Measurements | - | 8 for T1-mapping, 54 for dynamic series |
Acquisition matrix | 512 × 288 | 180 × 136 |
Saturation | Fat suppression | - |