title: Posterior fossa neoplasms: multiplanar imaging.
abstract: Multiplanar imaging capabilities and increased tissue contrast inherent to MR permit inimitable evaluation of the normal and abnormal structures of the posterior fossa. A review of common posterior fossa neoplasms in adults and children is presented with emphasis on the MR characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology/Special Imaging, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17821.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Lizak
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Woodruff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged