MR Perfusion and MR Spectroscopy of Brain Neoplasms.

MR Perfusion and MR Spectroscopy of Brain Neoplasms. Radiol Clin North Am. 2019 Nov;57(6):1177-1188 Authors: Gharzeddine K, Hatzoglou V, Holodny AI, Young RJ Abstract Advances in imaging techniques, such as MR perfusion and spectroscopy, are increasingly indispensable in the management and treatment plans of brain neoplasms: from diagnosing, molecular/genetic typing and grading neoplasms, augmenting biopsy results and improving accuracy, to ultimately directing and monitoring treatment and response. New developments in treatment methods have resulted in new diagnostic challenges for conventional MR imaging, such as pseudoprogression, where MR perfusion has the widest current application. MR spectroscopy is showing increasing promise in noninvasively determining genetic subtypes and, potentially, susceptibility to molecular targeted therapies. PMID: 31582043 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Radiol Clin North Am Source Type: research