Hyperpolarized 3helium Magnetic Resonance Ventilation Imaging of the Lung in Cystic Fibrosis: Comparison with High Resolution CT and Spirometry

Overview

Journal Eur Radiol

Specialty Radiology

Date 2006 Jul 28

PMID 16871384

Citations 26

Authors

Colm J McMahon

Jonathan D Dodd

Catherine Hill

Neil Woodhouse

Jim M Wild

Stan Fichele

Charles G Gallagher

Stephen J Skehan

Edwin J R van Beek

James B Masterson

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare hyperpolarized 3helium magnetic resonance imaging (3He MRI) of the lungs in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) with high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and spirometry. Eight patients with stable CF prospectively underwent 3He MRI, HRCT, and spirometry within 1 week. Three-dimensional (3D) gradient-echo sequence was used during an 18-s breath-hold following inhalation of hyperpolarized 3He. Each lung was divided into six zones; 3He MRI was scored as percentage ventilation per lung zone. HRCT was scored using a modified Bhalla scoring system. Univariate (Spearman rank) and multivariate correlations were performed between 3He MRI, HRCT, and spirometry. Results are expressed as mean+/-SD (range). Spirometry is expressed as percent predicted. There were four men and four women, mean age = 31.9+/-9 (20-46). Mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV)1 = 52%+/-29 (27-93). Mean 3He MRI score = 74%+/-25 (55-100). Mean HRCT score = 48.8+/-24 (13.5-83). The correlation between 3He MRI and HRCT was strong (R = +/-0.89, p < 0.001). Bronchiectasis was the only independent predictor of 3He MRI; 3He MRI correlated better with FEV1 and forced vital capacity (FVC) (R = 0.86 and 0.93, p < 0.01, respectively) than HRCT (R = +/-0.72 and +/-0.81, p < 0.05, respectively). This study showed that 3He MRI correlates strongly with structural HRCT abnormalities and is a stronger correlate of spirometry than HRCT in CF.

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