Whole-body MRI versus an FDG-PET/CT-based reference standard for staging of paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma: a prospective multicentre study

ConclusionsWB-MRI DWI showed excellent agreement with the FDG-PET/CT-based reference standard. The addition of DWI to the WB-MRI protocol improved the staging agreement.Key Points• This study showed excellent agreement between WB-MRI DWI and an FDG-PET/CT-based reference standard for staging paediatric HL.• Diffusion-weighted imaging is a useful addition to WB-MRI in staging paediatric HL.• Inter-observer agreement for WB-MRI DWI was good for both nodal and extra-nodal staging and determining disease stage.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research