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Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Published on: July 28, 2013
Brain tumors: a multimodality approach with diffusion-weighted imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, magnetic resonance
Lara A Brandão1, Mark S Shiroishi, Meng Law
1Radiologic Department, Clínica Felippe Mattoso, Fleury Medicina Diagnóstica, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. larabrandao.rad@terra.com.br
Abstract:
This article focuses on advanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques and how they can be used to help diagnose a specific tumor, suggest tumor grade and prognosis, follow tumor progression, evaluate tumor extension, suggest the ideal site for biopsy, and assess therapeutic response. Advanced MR imaging techniques may also help to distinguish between lesions that simulate brain tumors on conventional MR imaging studies.
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