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Erschienen in: European Radiology 1/2006

01.01.2006 | Neuro

Double-echo perfusion-weighted MR imaging: basic concepts and application in brain tumors for the assessment of tumor blood volume and vascular permeability

verfasst von: Hidemasa Uematsu, Masayuki Maeda

Erschienen in: European Radiology | Ausgabe 1/2006

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Abstract

Perfusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using contrast agents plays a key role in characterizing tumors of the brain. We have shown that double-echo perfusion-weighted MR imaging (DEPWI) is potentially useful in assessing brain tumors. Quantitative indices, such as tumor blood volume, are obtained using DEPWI, which allows correction of underestimation of tumor blood volume due to leakage of contrast agents from tumor vessels, in addition to simultaneous acquisition of tumor vessel permeability. This article describes basic concepts of DEPWI and demonstrates clinical applications in brain tumors.
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Metadaten
Titel
Double-echo perfusion-weighted MR imaging: basic concepts and application in brain tumors for the assessment of tumor blood volume and vascular permeability
verfasst von
Hidemasa Uematsu
Masayuki Maeda
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2006
Erschienen in
European Radiology / Ausgabe 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-005-2807-9

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