Magnetic resonance fingerprinting Part 1: Potential uses, current challenges, and recommendations

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2020 Mar;51(3):675-692. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26836. Epub 2019 Jul 2.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) is a powerful quantitative MRI technique capable of acquiring multiple property maps simultaneously in a short timeframe. The MRF framework has been adapted to a wide variety of clinical applications, but faces challenges in technical development, and to date has only demonstrated repeatability and reproducibility in small studies. In this review, we discuss the current implementations of MRF and their use in a clinical setting. Based on this analysis, we highlight areas of need that must be addressed before MRF can be fully adopted into the clinic and make recommendations to the MRF community on standardization and validation strategies of MRF techniques. Level of Evidence: 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2020;51:675-692.

Keywords: MR fingerprinting; magnetic resonance fingerprinting; quantitative MRI; repeatability; reproducibility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Phantoms, Imaging
  • Reproducibility of Results