Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging as an imaging biomarker

J Clin Oncol. 2006 Jul 10;24(20):3293-8. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2006.06.8080.

Abstract

Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) is being used in oncology as a noninvasive method for measuring properties of the tumor microvasculature. There is potential for DCE-MRI to be used as an imaging biomarker to measure antiangiogenic effects of cancer treatments. This article reviews the general methodology for performing DCE-MRI and discusses existing data and challenges to applying DCE-MRI for treatment response assessment in clinical trials.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Clinical Trials, Phase I as Topic
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Prognosis
  • Prospective Studies

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Contrast Media