OBJECTIVE: In this article, we review the most common posterior fossa and suprasellar intracranial neoplasms in the pediatric population. We briefly discuss basic MRI concepts used in the initial evaluation of a pediatric brain tumor and then discuss sophisticated MRI techniques that give insight into the physiology and chemical makeup of these tumors to help the radiologist make a more specific diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors necessitate a multi-disciplinary approach and require expertise and diligence of all parties involved. Imaging is an essential component has evolved greatly over the past decade. We are becoming better at making a preoperative diagnosis of that tumor type, detecting recurrence, and guiding surgical management to avoid injury to vital brain structures.
OBJECTIVE: In this article, we review the most common posterior fossa and suprasellar intracranial neoplasms in the pediatric population. We briefly discuss basic MRI concepts used in the initial evaluation of a pediatric brain tumor and then discuss sophisticated MRI techniques that give insight into the physiology and chemical makeup of these tumors to help the radiologist make a more specific diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CNS tumors necessitate a multi-disciplinary approach and require expertise and diligence of all parties involved. Imaging is an essential component has evolved greatly over the past decade. We are becoming better at making a preoperative diagnosis of that tumor type, detecting recurrence, and guiding surgical management to avoid injury to vital brain structures.
Authors: V Dangouloff-Ros; A Tauziède-Espariat; C-J Roux; R Levy; D Grévent; F Brunelle; A Gareton; S Puget; K Beccaria; T Blauwblomme; J Grill; C Dufour; P Varlet; N Boddaert Journal: AJNR Am J Neuroradiol Date: 2019-03-07 Impact factor: 3.825