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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2010

01-06-2010 | Review

New MR sequences (diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy) in brain tumours

Authors: Andrea Rossi, Carlo Gandolfo, Giovanni Morana, Mariasavina Severino, Maria Luisa Garrè, Armando Cama

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2010

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Abstract

While MRI has been instrumental in significantly improving care in children harbouring brain tumours, conventional sequences lack information regarding functional parameters including cellularity, haemodynamics and metabolism. Advanced MR imaging modalities, such as diffusion (including diffusion tensor imaging and fibre tractography), perfusion and spectroscopy have significantly improved our understanding of the physiopathology of brain tumours and have provided invaluable additional information for treatment planning and monitoring of treatment results. The contribution of these methods to the characterization of brain neoplasms in children is the focus of the present manuscript.
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Metadata
Title
New MR sequences (diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy) in brain tumours
Authors
Andrea Rossi
Carlo Gandolfo
Giovanni Morana
Mariasavina Severino
Maria Luisa Garrè
Armando Cama
Publication date
01-06-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1613-y

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