Rapid serial imaging after gadolinium injection to assess perfusion and permeability
Expansion
Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced
Purpose
Characterises tumours, fibrosis, and perfusion abnormalities
Clinical Context
DCE uses fast gradient-echo sequences after gadolinium bolus. Wash-in and wash-out kinetics guide diagnosis: malignancy often shows rapid early enhancement and early wash-out.
Related Terms
- Perfusion imaging
- Tumour kinetics
Key Points
- DCE provides time-intensity curves enabling perfusion quantification and permeability assessment