| Literature DB >> 27742109 |
O Rapalino1, E M Ratai2.
Abstract
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a magnetic resonance-based imaging modality that allows noninvasive sampling of metabolic changes in normal and abnormal brain parenchyma. MRS is particularly useful in the differentiation of developmental or non-neoplastic disorders from neoplastic processes. MRS is also useful during routine imaging follow-up after radiation treatment or during antiangiogenic treatment and for predicting outcomes and treatment response. The objective of this article is to provide a concise but thorough review of the basic physical principles, important applications of MRS in brain tumor imaging, and future directions.Entities:
Keywords: 2-Hydroxyglutarate; Brain tumor; Cerebral metastasis; Choline; Glioma; Lactate; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy; N-acetyl aspartate
Mesh:
Year: 2016 PMID: 27742109 DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2016.06.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am ISSN: 1064-9689 Impact factor: 2.266