Magnetic resonance imaging of brain tumors: application of gadolinium-DTPA and comparison to computed tomography.
In general, CT examinations still seem to be necessary for preoperative classification of brain masses. With increasing experience it should become clear whether sensitivity and specifity of MRI in the diagnosis of brain tumors can be further improved. Although much more work will be necessary in order to establish the optimal dose, timing, and pulse sequences when using Gd-DTPA, this study demonstrates that contrast changes due to Gd-DTPA can have clinical value.
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Department of Neuroradiology, Justus Liebig-University Giessen, West Germany.
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Lochner
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D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005682:Gadolinium; D005910:Glioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D009837:Oligodendroglioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D004369:Pentetic Acid
D004369:Pentetic Acid; D005682:Gadolinium