Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques in Brain Tumors. Issue 3 (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nechifor, Ruben E.; Harris, Robert J.; Ellingson, Benjamin M.
• Is Part Of: Topics in magnetic resonance imaging. Volume 24:Issue 3(2015:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Magnetic resonance imaging -- Periodicals; 616.07548
• DOI: 10.1097/RMR.0000000000000053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-3459

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Magnetic resonance imaging is a powerful, noninvasive imaging technique with exquisite sensitivity to soft tissue composition. Magnetic resonance imaging is primary tool for brain tumor diagnosis, evaluation of drug response assessment, and clinical monitoring of the patient during the course of their disease. The flexibility of magnetic resonance imaging pulse sequence design allows for a variety of image contrasts to be acquired, including information about magnetic resonance–specific tissue characteristics, molecular dynamics, microstructural organization, vascular composition, and biochemical status. The current review highlights recent advancements and novel approaches in MR characterization of brain tumors.</p> </sec> </abstract>