ArticleRadiology and oncology2011
Diffusion differences between pilocytic astrocytomas and grade II ependymomas.
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- High-grade astrocytoma with piloid features in the conus medullaris: a rare presentation of a new World Health Organization diagnosis. Illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
- Amide proton transfer imaging-arterial spin labeling mismatch: a new imaging biomarker for pilocytic astrocytoma.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Orbital masses: the usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging in lesion categorization.Clinical neuroradiology · 2014Article
- Manifestations of pilocytic astrocytoma: a pictorial review.Insights into imaging · 2014Article
- Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) of vertebral column - an additional tool for evaluation of aggressiveness of vertebral haemangioma like lesion.Radiology and oncology · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of our study was to differentiate between cerebellar pilocytic astrocytomas and grade II ependymomas on the basis of their diffusion properties. PATIENTS AND
methodsThe study prospectively included 12 patients with pilocytic astrocytomas and 5 with ependymomas. Apparent diffusion coefficients (ADC) were compared between tumour types.
resultsADC values were significantly higher in pilocytic astrocytomas than ependymomas, with almost no overlapping of the range of measured ADCs between the two tumour types.
conclusionsSignificant diffusion differences between pilocytic astrocytomas and grade II ependymomas enable their preoperative distinction, in combination with conventional magnetic resonance images.
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