Color‐map recommendation for <scp>MR</scp> relaxometry maps
Miha Fuderer, Barbara Wichtmann, Fabio Crameri, Nandita M. de Souza, Bettina Baeßler, Vikas Gulani, Meiyun Wang, Dirk H. J. Poot, Ruud de Boer, Matt Cashmore, Kathryn E. Keenan, Dan Ma, Carolin M. Pirkl, Nico Sollmann, Sebastian Weingärtner, Stefano Mandija, Xavier Golay
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Abstract Purpose To harmonize the use of color for MR relaxometry maps and therefore recommend the use of specific color‐maps for representing , , and maps and their inverses. Methods Perceptually linearized color‐maps were chosen to have similar color settings as those proposed by Griswold et al. in 2018. A Delphi process, polling the opinion of a panel of 81 experts, was used to generate consensus on the suitability of these maps. Results Consensus was reached on the suitability of the logarithm‐processed Lipari color‐map for and the logarithm‐processed Navia color‐map for and . There was consensus on color bars being mandatory and on the use of a specific value indicating “invalidity.” There was no consensus on whether the ranges should be fixed per anatomy. Conclusion The authors recommend the use of the logarithm‐processed Lipari color‐map for displaying quantitative maps and maps; likewise, the authors recommend the logarithm‐processed Navia color‐map for displaying , , , and maps. This work originated with the Quantitative MR Study Group of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM); it has the approval of the Publication Committee and of the Board of the ISMRM.