This is an example of a synthetic CT imaging dataset created from an MRI head scan. This can be used for radiotherapy treatment planning without the need for a CT scan. The example was shown by Siemens at the ASTRO 2021 meeting this week. MRI is a much better imaging technology to visualize soft tissues, so it offers more detailed information on soft tissue cancers. However, CT scans are needed for treatment plans because the Hounsfield units correlate with the mass of tissues that are needed to

An #OSUWexMed radiologist explains what you can expect before, during and after a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Details: http://go.osu.edu/Ccpn | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center