Effects of Susceptibility Artifacts on Perfusion MRI in Patients with Primary Brain Tumor: A Comparison of Arterial Spin-Labeling versus DSC [ADULT BRAIN]

CONCLUSIONS: The sensitivity and specificity of multiphase arterial spin-labeling were similar to those of DSC perfusion irrespective of bleeding and calcification in primary brain tumors. Thus, we suggest that noncontrast multiphase arterial spin-labeling can be used instead of DSC perfusion MR imaging in the diagnosis and follow-up of intracranial tumors.

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Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - February 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Maral, H., Ertekin, E., Tuncyürek, O., Özsunar, Y. Tags: ADULT BRAIN Source Type: research