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Brain MRI: Tumor evaluation
Author(s) -
Young Robert J.,
Knopp Edmond A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.20704
Subject(s) - brain tumor , differential diagnosis , medicine , intracranial tumor , parenchyma , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , neuroimaging , computer science , pathology , psychiatry
Abstract The designation “brain tumors” is commonly applied to a wide variety of intracranial mass lesions that are distinct in their location, biology, treatment, and prognosis. Since many of these lesions do not arise from brain parenchyma, the more appropriate term would be “intracranial tumors.” The term “tumor” is used to include both neoplastic and non‐neoplastic mass lesions, and should be considered in its broadest sense to simply indicate a space‐occupying mass. This review describes an imaging‐based approach for evaluating intracranial tumors. Conventional MRI is discussed in the setting of a regional classification system. This system provides a framework for analysis, and imaging clues can then be applied to narrow the differential possibilities. Emphasis is placed on advanced MRI techniques and their utility for deciphering common diagnostic problems. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.