Brain Tumors

Oligodendrogliomas characterized using short echo time H-1 MRSI

Published in Cancer Weekly, April 15th, 2003

Radiologists in the Netherlands characterized and identified oligodendrogliomas by their metabolic profile as measured by H-1 magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging.

"Oligodendroglial tumors may not be distinguished easily from other brain tumors based on clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alone. Identification of these tumors however may have therapeutic consequences," stated M. Rijpkema and colleagues.

"Fifteen patients with oligodendroglial tumors (eight high-grade oligodendrogliomas, seven low-grade oligodendrogliomas) underwent MRI and short echo time H-1 MRSI examinations. Five main metabolites found in brain MR...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2003-04-15)

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