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Biopsy
Reports from Free University advance knowledge in biopsy
May 6th, 2008
According to recent research from Brussels, Belgium, "MR imaging-based apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and regional cerebral blood volume (rCBV) measurements have been related respectively to both cell and microvessel density in brain tumors. However, because of the high degree of heterogeneity in gliomas, a direct correlation between these MR imaging-based measurements and histopathologic features is required." "The purpose of this study was to correlate regionally ADC and rCBV values with both cell and microvessel density in gliomas, by using coregistered MR imaging and stereotactic biopsies. Eighteen patients (9 men, 9 women; age range, 19-78 years) with gliomas...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-05-06)
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