Review Article

MR Imaging-Histology Correlation by Tailored 3D-Printed Slicer in Oncological Assessment

Table 1

Review of literature employing personalized 3D printed molds for imaging-histological correlation.

ArticleOrganPatientsMR imaging parameters slice/gap (mm)Slicer design (mm)PrinterPro/desktopPricePrinting technologyLayer resolution (microns)MaterialPrinting time (h)

[28]Brain4N/AN/AMakerBot 5th Generation ReplicatorDesktop$2,500FDM100PLAN/A
[29]Brain30.6/04.8/1.2Fortus 360mcProfessional$52,000FDM127ABS100
[30]Liver135/010/2Replicator Z18Desktop$6,500FDM100PLA45–72
[31]Marmoset brain50.6/0 in vivo–0.15/0 ex vivo2.5/0 + 1 slice 5/0ProJet 3510Professional$70,000.MJP127VisiJet8
[32]Marmoset brain-human brainN/A0.1/0 marmoset–0.3/0 human3/0.5 marmoset–6/1.2 humanUltimaker 2Desktop$2,500FDM20PLA3–12 marmoset–70 human
[17]Prostate25N/A5/0ProJet 3510 HD Plus-Leapfrog Creatr XLProfessional-desktop$70,000–$6,000MJP-FDM16–50VisiJet-PLAN/A
[33]Prostate104.5/01.5/0 phantom–1.5/0 ex vivoMakerBotDesktop$2,500FDM200PLA5
[34]Prostate63/0 in vivo–0.18/0 ex vivo3/0UP3DUP PlusDesktop$1,100FDM150N/AN/A
[35]Prostate1N/A4.5/0.5MakerBot Replicator 2Desktop$1,600FDM100PLA6
[36]Prostate1141.5/04.5/0.5MakerBot Replicator 2Desktop$1,600FDM100PLA6
[37]Prostate83/06/0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
[38]Prostate313/0 ex vivo–6/0 in vivo6/0 and 3/0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
[7]Prostate62.5/0 or 2.5/2.5 mm in vivo–1/0 ex vivo0.4/5EOSINT P100Professional$175,000SLS60PA2200N/A
[9]ProstateN/A3/06/1Dimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABS8 to 24
[39]Prostate13/06/1Dimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABS8 to 24
[36]Prostate453/06/0Dimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABS8 to 24
[40]Prostate263/06/0Dimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABS8 to 24
[41]Prostate40N/AN/ADimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABSN/A
[39]Prostate1N/A6/1Dimension Elite 3D printerProfessional$31,900.00FDM178ABS8
[42]Renal masses6N/A4-5/0ProJet 3512HDProfessional$70,000MJP127VisiJet12–14