Review of imaging techniques in the diagnosis and management of brain metastases.
Brain metastasis is one of the most common diagnoses encountered by neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, and oncologists. The aim of this article is to review imaging modalities used in the diagnosis and follow-up of brain metastases. Through the use of various imaging techniques more accurate preoperative diagnosis and more precise intraoperative planning can be made. Post-treatment evaluation can also be refined through the use of these imaging techniques.
Neuroradiology Division, Radiology Department, Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Medical Center, Milstein Hospital Room 3-101, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032, USA. al270@columbia.edu
Angela
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Lignelli
Alexander G
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Khandji
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends