[PET scan and NMR spectroscopy for the differential diagnosis between brain radiation necrosis and tumour recurrence after stereotactic irradiation of brain metastases: Place in the decision tree].

CONCLUSION: The criteria described in conventional MRI cannot by themselves establish the differential diagnosis. In first intention in case of doubt, PET scan should be done, combining the best sensitivity and specificity, whereas NMR spectroscopy used in combination does not improve these factors. PMID: 28599998 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research