Study on Cranial Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: An Update of Metabolites and a Special Emphasis on Practical Points

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) could be used for dozens of metabolites [1]. In this paper
we will focus especially on proton (hydrogen) MRS. Generally published literatures consist of reviews
and articles about metabolites are long, complicated and emphasise on physical or on technical data.
But with this article, we will try to explain basically how MRS could be used in daily practice of
radiologists. First of all we tried to search all current literature only referencing the main ones to make
this review and we want all of our colleagues to give feedback about this review. In conclusion, with
this condensed review, despite a high technical-physical burden about MRS which is highly
complicated and intense, we provide much practical information. We also believe to ensure knowing
basic informations from performing protocol to permutation of metabolites as well as essential data
about rare metabolites and differences on spectrum made by several diseases. With development of
software and hardware, utilisation of MRS in diagnostic radiology will expand beyond today. With
collection of all these trick points and line up to appropriate order, it is possible to make this review a
common guide for radiologists and a useful tool while reporting MRS.