Adult Brain Tumors Clinical Applications of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

作者：Brandao Lara A^*; Castillo Mauricio

来源：Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, 2013, 23(3): 527-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.nic.2013.03.002

• Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS)
• Adult brain tumors
• Tumor histology
• Tumor grade
• Tumor extension
• Tumor progression
• Therapeutic response
• Differential diagnosis

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS) may be helpful in suggesting tumor histology and tumor grade and may better define tumor extension and the ideal site for biopsy compared with conventional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. A multifunctional approach with diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, and permeability maps, along with H-MRS, may enhance the accuracy of the diagnosis and characterization of brain tumors and estimation of therapeutic response. Integration of advanced imaging techniques with conventional MR imaging and the clinical history help to improve the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in differentiating tumors and nonneoplastic lesions.

• 出版日期2013-8