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ArticleNeuroradiology2024

Patterns of T2-FLAIR discordance across a cohort of adult-type diffuse gliomas and deviations from the classic T2-FLAIR mismatch sign.

Prateek Malik, Radwa Soliman, Yingming Amy Chen, David G Munoz, Sunit Das, Aditya Bharatha, Shobhit Mathur

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Prateek MalikDivision of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
Radwa SolimanDiagnostic and Interventional Radiology Department, Assiut University, Asyut, Egypt.
Yingming Amy ChenDivision of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
David G MunozDepartment of Pathology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Sunit DasDivision of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Aditya BharathaDivision of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
Shobhit MathurDivision of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada. Shobhit.Mathur@unityhealth.to.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7334-3341
St. Michael's Hospital · CAAssiut University · EG

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purposeT2-FLAIR mismatch serves as a highly specific but insensitive marker for IDH-mutant (IDHm) astrocytoma with potential limitations in real-world application. We aimed to assess the utility of a broader definition of T2-FLAIR discordance across a cohort of adult-type diffuse lower-grade gliomas (LrGG) to see if specific patterns emerge and additionally examine factors determining deviation from the classic T2-FLAIR mismatch sign.

methodsPreoperative MRIs of non-enhancing adult-type diffuse LrGGs were reviewed. Relevant demographic, molecular, and MRI data were compared across tumor subgroups.

resultsEighty cases satisfied the inclusion criteria. Highest discordance prevalence and > 50% T2-FLAIR discordance volume were noted with IDHm astrocytomas (P < 0.001), while < 25% discordance volume was associated with oligodendrogliomas (P = 0.03) and IDH-wildtype (IDHw) LrGG (P = 0.004). "T2-FLAIR matched pattern" was associated with IDHw LrGG (P < 0.001) and small or minimal areas of discordance with oligodendrogliomas (P = 0.03). Sensitivity and specificity of classic mismatch sign for IDHm astrocytoma were 25.7% and 100%, respectively (P = 0.06). Retained ATRX expression and/or non-canonical IDH mutation (n = 10) emerged as a significant factor associated with absence of classic T2-FLAIR mismatch sign in IDHm astrocytomas (100%, P = 0.02) and instead had minimal discordance or matched pattern (40%, P = 0.04).

conclusionT2-FLAIR discordance patterns in adult-type diffuse LrGGs exist on a diverging but distinct spectrum of classic mismatch to T2-FLAIR matched patterns. Specific molecular markers may play a role in deviations from classic mismatch sign.

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AstrocytomaBrain NeoplasmsGliomaOligodendrogliomaAdultHumansIsocitrate DehydrogenaseMagnetic Resonance ImagingMutationRetrospective StudiesIsocitrate DehydrogenaseAstrocytomaATRXGliomaIsocitrate dehydrogenaseMagnetic resonance imagingT2-FLAIR mismatch

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