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Published in: Neuroradiology 3/2004

01-03-2004 | Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Characterization of necrotic meningioma using diffusion MRI, perfusion MRI, and MR spectroscopy: case report and review of the literature

Authors: I. Harting, M. Hartmann, M. M. Bonsanto, C. Sommer, K. Sartor

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 3/2004

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Abstract

Necrotic meningiomas are relatively rare, accounting for 1.3–3.9% of primary intracranial tumours and for 10–15% of meningiomas, but are of special clinical importance as they may resemble metastases or malignant gliomas. We report the magnetic resonance findings of diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, and spectroscopy in a patient with a necrotic meningioma, in whom clinical symptoms and signs suggested a central nervous system infection.
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Metadata
Title
Characterization of necrotic meningioma using diffusion MRI, perfusion MRI, and MR spectroscopy: case report and review of the literature
Authors
I. Harting
M. Hartmann
M. M. Bonsanto
C. Sommer
K. Sartor
Publication date
01-03-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Neuroradiology / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-003-1144-4

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