Weiguo Li1,
2, Zhuoli Zhang1, Yang Guo1, Jodi Nicolai1,
Reed A. Omary1, Andrew C. Larson1
1Radiology,
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States; 2Research
Resource Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United
States
Visualization and quantification of Yttrium-90 (90Y) microsphere biodistribution using conventional radiologic modalities is challenging. Whereas labeling 90Y microspheres with SPIOs offers the potential to use MRI to visualize in vivo biodistribution, optimization of the amount of SPIO included within these microspheres may be critical. In this study, we have demonstrated the potential to optimize SPIO content for future studies intended to quantify microsphere concentrations in vivo; we found that spheres with 2% SPIO contents will be ideal candidates for in vivo studies.