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Comparing dynamic parameters of tumor vascularization in nude mice revealed by magnetic resonance imaging and contrast-enhanced intermittent power Doppler sonography.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12874518     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
RATIONALE: Angiogenesis is essential for spread and growth of malignant tumors. Because noninvasive methods for observing tumor vascularization are limited, most of previous results were based on histologic findings alone. In this study, dynamic parameters obtained using intermittent contrast-enhanced Doppler sonography and dynamic MRI were compared and correlated with microvessel density. METHODS: Eleven tumor-bearing nude mice were examined with dynamic T(1)-weighted sequences using Gd-DTPA in a 1.5 T magnetic resonance (MR) scanner and with intermittent power Doppler sonography after a single bolus of galactose based contrast agent. After examination 6 tumors were harvested for immunofluorescence microscopy using a CD31 stain. Using a 2-compartment model, the MR parameters amplitude (reflecting plasma volume) and k(ep) (influenced by the vessel permeability) were calculated and compared with maximal enhancement (max) and perfusion P measured with ultrasound. RESULTS: The MR amplitude correlated with the ultrasound parameter max significantly (r = 0.61; P = 0.01). Max (r = 0.67; P = 0.01), amplitude (r = 0.72; P = 0.01), and perfusion (r = 0.62; P = 0.05) correlated with the microvessel density. k(ep) moderately correlated with max, but not with perfusion and microvessel density. CONCLUSIONS: Dynamic MRI and contrast enhanced ultrasound are supplementing methods for examining perfusion and vascularity of experimental tumors.
Authors:
Fabian Kiessling; Martin Krix; Melanie Heilmann; Silvia Vosseler; Matthias Lichy; Christian Fink; Nabeel Farhan; Katharina Kleinschmidt; Lothar Schad; Norbert E Fusenig; Stefan Delorme
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Investigative radiology     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0020-9996     ISO Abbreviation:  Invest Radiol     Publication Date:  2003 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-07-22     Completed Date:  2004-03-04     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0045377     Medline TA:  Invest Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  516-24     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Oncological Diagnostics and Therapy, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany. F.Kiessling@dkfz.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Gadolinium DTPA / administration & dosage
Image Enhancement
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Mice
Mice, Nude
Neoplasms / blood supply*
Neovascularization, Pathologic / ultrasonography*
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Pulsed*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media; 80529-93-7/Gadolinium DTPA

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