Magnetic resonance imaging patterns in central nervous system lymphomas: A pictorial review

Five distinctive Magnetic Resonance Imaging patterns of Central Nervous System Lymphomas (CNSL) are introduced in this pictorial essay - in an attempt to differentiate lymphoma from other abnormalities with similar MRI appearance, − namely a. solitary supratentorial, b. multiple supratentorial, c. infratentorial, d. intravascular, and e. extraparencymal. Recognition of a specific imaging pattern on brain MR imaging, may facilitate the early diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation, thus improving prognosis of brain lymphom a.
Source: Clinical Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Neuroradiology Source Type: research