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Estimating kinetic parameters from dynamic contrast-enhanced T(1)-weighted MRI of a diffusable tracer: standardized quantities and symbols

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posted on 2023-06-07, 13:50 authored by Paul S. Tofts, Gunnar Brix, David L. Buckley, Jeffrey L. Evelhoch, Elizabeth Henderson, Michael V. Knopp, Henrik B. Larsson, Ting-Yim Lee, Nina A. Mayr, Geoffrey J. Parker, Ruediger E. Port, June Taylor, Robert M. Weisskoff
We describe a standard set of quantity names and symbols related to the estimation of kinetic parameters from dynamic contrast-enhanced T(1)-weighted magnetic resonance imaging data, using diffusable agents such as gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA). These include a) the volume transfer constant K(trans) (min(-1)); b) the volume of extravascular extracellular space (EES) per unit volume of tissue v(e) (0 < v(e) < 1); and c) the flux rate constant between EES and plasma k(ep) (min(-1)). The rate constant is the ratio of the transfer constant to the EES (k(ep) = K(trans)/v(e)). Under flow-limited conditions K(trans) equals the blood plasma flow per unit volume of tissue; under permeability-limited conditions K(trans) equals the permeability surface area product per unit volume of tissue. We relate these quantities to previously published work from our groups; our future publications will refer to these standardized terms, and we propose that these be adopted as international standards.

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  • Published

Journal

Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

ISSN

1053-1807

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Issue

3

Volume

10

Page range

223-232

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  • BSMS Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2007-02-28

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