Contrast dosage in the neuroimaging of brain tumors. Principles and indications

J E Maley; W T Yuh

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Contrast dosage in the neuroimaging of brain tumors. Principles and indications

Journal article

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Contrast dosage in the neuroimaging of brain tumors. Principles and indications

J E Maley and W T Yuh

Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America, Vol.6(1), pp.113-124

02/1998

PMID: 9449743

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Abstract

No single dose of MR contrast agent is optimal or adequate for the evaluation of all types of CNS lesions. This article discusses the fundamental principles and various background suppression techniques for lesion detection and delineation. An understanding of all factors influencing lesion conspicuity is important in deciding the optimal dose, if any, of contrast agent and the technique necessary for the procedure.

Adenoma - diagnosis

Neuroma, Acoustic - diagnosis

Pituitary Neoplasms - diagnosis

Glioma - diagnosis

Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis

Contrast Media - administration & dosage

Humans

Brain - pathology

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods

Details

Title: Subtitle: Contrast dosage in the neuroimaging of brain tumors. Principles and indications
Creators: J E Maley - Department of Radiology, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
W T Yuh
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America, Vol.6(1), pp.113-124
Publisher: United States
PMID: 9449743
ISSN: 1064-9689
eISSN: 1557-9786
Language: English
Date published: 02/1998
Academic Unit: Radiology; Otolaryngology
Record Identifier: 9984051738902771

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