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Functional neuroimaging in the assessment of CNS neoplasms.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9370545     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Assessment of CNS neoplasms has focused traditionally on morphological analysis. Recent developments in MR sequence design now enable functional assessments. T1-weighted, as well as T2(*)-weighted, dynamic, gadolinium-enhanced, imaging can be used for assessment of vascularisation, permeability, and microcirculation of CNS neoplasms. Characterisation of cerebrovascular blood flow is possible using dynamic MR angiography, while neurofunctional imaging enables visualisation of local alterations in neuronal activity in stimulated cortical areas. Diffusion-weighted imaging can be used for improved delineation of neoplasms, while chemical shift imaging allows metabolic mapping of lesions and surrounding tissues. Implementation of these techniques can improve characterisation, information for therapy, planning and prognosis in clinical imaging of CNS neoplasms.
Authors:
M V Knopp; M Essig; H Hawighorst; F Wenz; G Brix; L R Schad; P Bachert; G van Kaick
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European radiology     Volume:  7 Suppl 5     ISSN:  0938-7994     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur Radiol     Publication Date:  1997  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-01-28     Completed Date:  1998-01-28     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9114774     Medline TA:  Eur Radiol     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  209-15     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiological Diagnostics and Therapy, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69 120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Brain / metabolism,  pathology*
Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis,  metabolism,  therapy
Central Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis*,  metabolism,  therapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Image Enhancement
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Prognosis
Sensitivity and Specificity

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