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Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain: relationship between structure and function
1Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA.
Medical and Pediatric Oncology
|July 11, 1998
Summary
Brain imaging analysis allows precise quantification of structures and lesions. This review covers methods and their clinical applications for computerized image analysis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Medical Image Analysis
- Radiology
Background:
- Advanced brain imaging techniques enable detailed 2-D and 3-D image analysis.
- Quantification of brain structures, lesions, and pathologies relies on identifying pixel boundaries in computerized images.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present methods for brain image analysis and display.
- To review the clinical and empirical literature on the use of these image analysis techniques.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing contemporary brain-imaging methods for image acquisition.
- Performing 2-D and 3-D image analyses to quantify specific image features.
- Identifying pixel boundaries for accurate measurement.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of various image analysis and display techniques.
- Compilation of a literature review on the clinical and empirical applications of these methods.
Conclusions:
- Brain imaging analysis offers powerful tools for quantitative assessment.
- The reviewed methods have established clinical and empirical utility in neuroscience and medicine.