title: [Novelties and new possibilities in radiological diagnostics of brain tumors].
abstract: Modern MR imaging with advanced techniques such as diffusion, perfusion and functional imaging as well as spectroscopy have improved the characterization of brain tumors. Unlike conventional imaging providing mainly anatomical or structural information, these advanced applications give insight into the microstructure and physiology of brain tumors. Several biomarkers are available which correlate with tumor cellularity, microstructure, vascularity and metabolism. These techniques not only aid in the imaging diagnosis and treatment planning of brain tumors, but they also play a role in clinical management and monitoring treatment effect.
authors.affiliation: Neuroradiológiai Osztály, Országos Idegtudományi Intézet, Budapest, Hungary. pvarallyay@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Péter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Várallyay
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005910:Glioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D060787:Neoplasm Grading; D018242:Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / Q000175:diagnosis; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D057234:Preoperative Period; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor