| Differential diagnostic approach to MR imaging of white matter diseases. | |
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PMID: 17414999 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this article is to explore the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging features and the advanced MR techniques for differential diagnosis of white matter diseases of the brain. RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging is exquisitely sensitive for detecting brain abnormalities. Particularly in the evaluation of white matter diseases, MR far outperforms any other imaging technique. Lesions that may be quite subtle or even invisible on computed tomography are often clearly seen on the MR scan. The MR signal characteristics of white matter lesions are similar and relatively nonspecific, but other distinguishing features are often present to assist in diagnosis, such as the pattern of the abnormality, location, signal intensities, and enhancement features. Advanced MR techniques, such as diffusion-weighted imaging, MR spectroscopy, and perfusion imaging, provide additional specificity to the diagnosis of demyelinating diseases. CONCLUSIONS: Conventional MR images and advanced MR techniques are very helpful in distinguishing various types of white matter disease, for assessing disease burden, and for separating acute and chronic lesions. |
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Authors:
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John R Hesselink |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Topics in magnetic resonance imaging : TMRI Volume: 17 ISSN: 0899-3459 ISO Abbreviation: Top Magn Reson Imaging Publication Date: 2006 Aug |
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Created Date: 2007-04-06 Completed Date: 2007-06-05 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913523 Medline TA: Top Magn Reson Imaging Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 243-63 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiology, UCSD Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-8756, USA. jhesselink@ucsd.edu |
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Brain Diseases
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diagnosis* Demyelinating Diseases / diagnosis* Diagnosis, Differential Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Sensitivity and Specificity |
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