Advanced neuroimaging of pediatric brain tumors: MR diffusion, MR perfusion, and MR spectroscopy.
This article highlights the MR imaging techniques of MR perfusion, MR diffusion, and MR spectroscopy in the evaluation of the child with a pediatric brain tumor. These techniques are complementary to conventional MR imaging in providing tumor physiologic information useful for diagnosis and therapy.
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Tina Young
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Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. tina.poussaint@childrens.harvard.edu
Rodriguez
Diana
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D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D017599:Neuroectodermal Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology