Synopsis

Keywords: Image acquisition: MR Fingerprinting

Magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) is a novel quantitative MRI technique that enables the acquisition of multiparametric tissue property maps with high efficiency. In this talk, we will review principles of MRF and its advantages for imaging focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), in the context of epilepsy presurgical evaluation. We will discuss applications of MRF on FCD detection and its additional value to conventional MRI approaches. We will also discuss the role of MRF to provide in vivo subtype characterization of FCD. The talk will conclude with future direction on using the flexible framework of MRF for better depiction of FCD.