Perfusion Imaging in Neuro-Oncology: Basic Techniques and Clinical Applications

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2016

Publication Title

Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America

Abstract

Perfusion imaging is a method for assessing the flow of blood occurring at the tissue level and can be accomplished by both CT and MR perfusion techniques. The use of perfusion imaging has increased substantially in the past decade, particularly in neuro-oncologic imaging, where it is has been used for brain tumor grading and directing biopsies or targeted therapy, as well as for the evaluation of treatment response and disease progression. This article discusses the basic principles and techniques of perfusion imaging, as well as its applications in neuro-oncology.

Medical Subject Headings

Brain; Brain Neoplasms; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Perfusion Imaging

PubMed ID

27742116

Volume

24

Issue

4

First Page

765

Last Page

779

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