Imaging Metabolic Disorders: A Revolution in Diagnosis
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Elias Georgiou, Department of Metabolic Imaging, University of Cyprus, Cyprus, Email: e.georgiou@metimg.cyReceived Date: Nov 03, 2025 / Published Date: Nov 28, 2025
Citation: Georgiou DE (2025) Imaging Metabolic Disorders: A Revolution in Diagnosis. J Radiol 14: 745.DOI: 10.4172/2167-7964.1000745
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Elias Georgiou This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
This work reviews the critical role of advanced imaging techniques, including PET, MRI, and CT, in understanding and diagnosing metabolic disorders. It highlights how these modalities, often coupled with novel radiotracers, visualize metabolic pathways, quantify cellular function, and track disease progression or therapeutic response. The diagnostic and prognostic value in conditions like diabetes, obesity, inherited metabolic diseases, and mitochondrial disorders is emphasized. The integration of AI/ML and multimodal imaging approaches promises enhanced diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment strategies.
