| Literature DB >> 8694517 |
A C Kuesel1, K M Briere, W C Halliday, G R Sutherland, S M Donnelly, I C Smith.
Abstract
Multiple samples from 42 astrocytomas were investigated ex vivo by 1H MR spectroscopy followed by histological assessment. MR visible lipids were detected in 27 of 32 grade 4 astrocytomas. These lipids were heterogeneously distributed within the tumours. Their amount correlated positively with the amount of histologically detected necrosis. Mobile lipids were also observed in grade 4 astrocytoma samples without necrosis, as well as in one of three grade 3, two of three grade 2 and two of four grade 1 astrocytomas. The clinical significance of MR visible lipids, their cellular location, and their possible biological bases are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8694517
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anticancer Res ISSN: 0250-7005 Impact factor: 2.480