Extended field of view detectors for a MRI compatible positron emission tomography imaging system

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Multimodality medical imaging can synergistically and cost-effectively augment the value of imaging procedures both in research and clinic by providing complementary and more complete information on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, disease staging and efficacy of existing and novel treatments leading to better outcomes and savings in patient management, especially in cancer, brain illness and heart disease. An excellent example of such synergy is the tremendous impact that combined Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and x-ray computerized tomography (CT) has had in oncology. Compared to modern magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, CT delivers additional radiation dose and is relatively limited in the breadth of achievable information. Recent advances in instrumentation and MR imaging techniques make simultaneous (hybrid) PET and MR very powerful. Given its potential, it is expected that hybrid PET/MR will become the hybrid imaging modality of choice for most clinical and research applications in oncology, neurology and cardiology.