ReviewPET/MR imaging of pelvic malignancies

- Integrated PET/MRI with simultaneous acquisition of PET and MRI is an emerging and promising technique in oncologic imaging.
- Imaging of female and male pelvic oncologic diseases like cervical cancer and prostate cancer requires a high soft tissue contrast and make these entities especially suitable for PET/MR imaging.
- This review article highlights recent publications of PET/MR imaging in both entities.

Integrated PET/MRI is a new technology which allows simultaneous acquisition of positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging data during one examination. The technique appears to be particularly appropriate for oncologic imaging of female and male pelvic malignancies, as these entities demand a high soft tissue contrast and might be further assessed metabolically with PET. The review article highlights recent developments of integrated PET/MRI in pelvic malignancies.