Table 1.
Sequence parameters for prostate multiparametric MRI
| Parameters | T2WI | DWI | DCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequence | FRFSE | SE-EPI | 3D-GRE |
| TR/TE (ms) | 4137/86 | 4200/90 | 4.3/1.3 |
| Flip angle (degree) | 110 | 90 | 12 |
| Echo train length | 32 | 1 | N/A |
| Field of view (mm × mm) | 270 × 270 | 360 × 360 | 400 × 400 |
| Matrix size | 288 × 192 | 128 × 96 | 320 × 192 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Other | b values = 100, 150, 200, 500, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 mm2/sec | Temporal resolution <10s, total scan time of 5 min |
TR Repetition time, TE Time echo, FRFSE Fast relaxation fast spin echo, SE-EPI Spin-echo echo planar imaging, 3D-GRE 3D-gradient echo