Use of Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Values for Diagnosis of Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumors
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Value and limitations of diffusion-weighted imaging in grading and diagnosis of pediatric posterior fossa tumors.
DWI reportedly accurately differentiates pediatric posterior fossa tumors, but anecdotal experience suggests limitations. In 3 years, medulloblastoma and JPA were differentiated by DWI alone in 23/26 cases (88%). Ependymoma (n = 5) could not be reliably differentiated from medulloblastoma or JPA. A trend toward increased diffusion restriction in higher grade tumors (1/14 grade I, 7%; 9/12 grade...
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J.L. Jaremko L.B.O. Jans L.T. Coleman M.R. Ditchfield SUMMARY: DWI reportedly accurately differentiates pediatric posterior fossa tumors, but anecdotal experience suggests limitations. In 3 years, medulloblastoma and JPA were differentiated by DWI alone in 23/26 cases (88%). Ependymoma (n 5) could not be reliably differentiated from medulloblastoma or JPA. A trend toward increased diffusion res...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Neuroradiology Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1971-4009,2385-1996
DOI: 10.15274/nrj-2014-10027