Journal
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 27, Issue 2, Pages 145-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2015.11.007
Keywords
Meningioma; Consistency; Firmness; Texture; MRI; Prediction; Neurosurgical planning; Minimally invasive neurosurgery
Categories
Funding
- SC CTSI (NIH/NCRR/NCATS) [KL2TR000131]
- Toshiba American Medical Systems
Ask authors/readers for more resources
This article provides an overview of the neuroimaging literature focused on preoperative prediction of meningioma consistency. A validated, noninvasive neuroimaging method to predict tumor consistency can provide valuable information regarding neurosurgical planning and patient counseling. Most of the neuroimaging literature indicates conventional MRI using T2-weighted imaging may be helpful to predict meningioma consistency; however, further rigorous validation is necessary. Much less is known about advanced MRI techniques, such as diffusion MRI, MR elastography (MRE), and MR spectroscopy. Of these methods, MRE and diffusion tensor imaging appear particularly promising.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available