Diffusion MRI in the early diagnosis of malignant glioma
Baehring JM, Bi WL, Bannykh S, Piepmeier JM, Fulbright RK. Diffusion MRI in the early diagnosis of malignant glioma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2006, 82: 221-225. PMID: 17029014, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-006-9273-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiffusion-weighted imagingMalignant gliomasApparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) mapsCentral necrosisNodular enhancing lesionsResultsOf 89 patientsTimely definitive diagnosisSubset of patientsClinical decision-making processBrain Tumor CenterFurther tumor growthHigh-grade gliomasTypical radiographic presentationTime of imagingSubset of casesLow signal intensityDiffusion coefficient mapsConclusionsThe diagnosisDefinitive diagnosisEloquent areasEnhancing lesionsMass lesionRadiographic presentationRim enhancementInclusion criteria