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Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of intracranial tumors of childhood
Author(s) -
Packer Roger J.,
Batnitzky Solomon,
Cohen Michael E.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19851001)56:7+<1767::aid-cncr2820561307>3.0.co;2-s
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , brain tumor , intracranial tumor , magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging , nuclear medicine , pathology
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive imaging technique that demonstrates intracranial anatomy without the use of ionizing irradiation and intravenous contrast agents. Image quality is dependent on various factors, including field strength, scanning sequence, and imaging time. Although there is currently no concensus as to how to visualize intracranial lesions optimally, MRI has already been shown to be sensitive in the detection of brain tumors. It can detect many different types of tumors; however, its specificity is unclear. Intracranial tumor extent is extremely well‐demonstrated by MRI. The advantages and disadvantages of MRI compared with computerized tomography are reviewed. Cancer 56: 1767‐1772, 1985.