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Poretti A, Meoded A, Huisman TAGM. Neuroimaging of pediatric posterior fossa tumors including review of the literature. J Magn Reson Imaging 2011; 35:32-47. [PMID: 21989968 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.22722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2011] [Accepted: 06/23/2011] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Conventional, anatomical MRI is an essential tool for diagnosis and evaluation of location, quality, and extent of posterior fossa tumors, but offers limited information regarding tumor grade and type. Advanced MRI techniques such as diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) may improve the specific diagnosis of brain tumors in the posterior fossa in children. In this review the conventional neuroimaging findings, as well as the DWI, and DTI characteristics of common pediatric posterior fossa tumors are discussed and summarized.
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- Andrea Poretti
- Division of Pediatric Radiology, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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An 8-year-old girl complained of decreased hearing and difficulty hearing from her right ear while on the telephone. Pure-tone and speech audiometry, immittance (tympanometry, acoustic reflex thresholds), auditory brainstem response, and transient click-evoked otoacoustic emissions were administered. The results were suggestive of a space-occupying lesion, and the patient was referred to a pediatric neurologist and neurosurgeon. A cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma was found. The patient's audiologic profile is described, along with implications for pediatric neurologic evaluations.
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- Abbey L Berg
- Department of Communication Studies/Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pace University, New York, NY10038, USA.
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Colosimo C, Demaerel P, Tortori-Donati P, Christophe C, Van Buchem M, Högström B, Pirovano G, Shen N, Kirchin MA, Spinazzi A. Comparison of gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA) with gadopentetate dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) for enhanced MR imaging of brain and spine tumours in children. Pediatr Radiol 2005; 35:501-10. [PMID: 15678342 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-004-1392-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2004] [Revised: 11/25/2004] [Accepted: 11/28/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA) demonstrates superior enhancement of brain tumours in adult patients than Gd-DTPA. OBJECTIVE To determine whether Gd-BOPTA has advantages over Gd-DTPA for enhanced MR imaging of paediatric brain and spine tumours. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-three subjects, aged 6 months to 16 years, who were enrolled in a prospective, fully blinded, randomized parallel-group phase III clinical trial, received 0.1 mmol/kg doses of either Gd-BOPTA (n=29) or Gd-DTPA (n=34). The MR images were acquired before and within 10 min of contrast agent injection. The primary objective was to compare the difference from pre-dose to post-dose lesion visualization between Gd-BOPTA and Gd-DTPA. Lesion visualization was determined as the sum of individual scores for three criteria of lesion morphological characteristics (lesion border delineation, internal morphology, and contrast enhancement), each assessed qualitatively using 4-point scales. Quantitative evaluation compared changes in lesion-to-background (LBR) and contrast-to-noise (CNR) ratios and per cent enhancement. Monitoring for adverse events and evaluation of vital signs and laboratory values was performed. RESULTS Pre-dose to post-dose changes in lesion visualization were significantly better for Gd-BOPTA for both lesion level (2.68+/-2.17 vs. 1.05+/-1.90, P=0.0106) and patient level (2.55+/-2.18 vs. 1.14+/-1.68, P=0.0079) comparisons. The mean pre-dose to post-dose change in CNR was greater for Gd-BOPTA (9.13+/-15.36) than Gd-DTPA (2.18+/-9.90), but the difference was only marginally significant (P=0.0779; 95% CI: -0.553, 14.454) because of wide variations of signal intensity between lesions. Similar findings were obtained for LBR and per cent enhancement. No differences between the agents were noted in terms of safety parameters. CONCLUSIONS At an equivalent dose Gd-BOPTA is significantly better than Gd-DTPA for visualization of enhancing CNS tumours in paediatric patients.
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- Cesare Colosimo
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Bioimaging, Section of Radiology, University, G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
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Santos JAD, Costa MORD, Otaduy MCG, Lacerda MTCD, Matsushita H, Leite CDC. Avaliação textural por ressonância magnética dos tumores da fossa posterior em crianças. Radiol Bras 2004. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-39842004000400006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Possibilitar a distinção entre tecidos sãos e patológicos em pacientes da faixa etária pediátrica portadores de tumores da fossa posterior, por meio da análise de parâmetros texturais calculados a partir de imagens de ressonância magnética. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram analisados 14 pacientes da faixa etária pediátrica, portadores de tumores da fossa posterior, através da definição dos valores texturais das regiões de interesse representando tecidos sãos e patológicos, com base em imagens de ressonância magnética pesadas em T2 pelo "software" MaZda. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os tecidos normal e tumoral, bem como entre os tecidos presumidamente normais adjacentes e distantes da lesão. Não foi possível a distinção entre edema e tumor. CONCLUSÃO: A avaliação textural por ressonância magnética é uma técnica útil para a determinação de diferenças entre diversos tipos de tecidos, inclusive entre áreas de tecidos presumidamente normais à análise visual.
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Choi JY, Chang KH, Yu IK, Kim KH, Kwon BJ, Han MH, Kim IO. Intracranial and spinal ependymomas: review of MR images in 61 patients. Korean J Radiol 2002; 3:219-28. [PMID: 12514338 PMCID: PMC2713843 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2002.3.4.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the age distribution and characteristic MR imaging findings of ependymoma for each typical location within the neuraxis. MATERIALS AND METHODS During a recent eleven-year period, MR images of 61 patients with histologically proven ependymomas were obtained and retrospectively reviewed in terms of incidence, peak age, location, size, signal intensity, the presence or absence of cyst and hemorrhage, enhancement pattern, and other associated findings. RESULTS Among the 61 patients, tumor location was spinal in 35 (57%), infrartentorial in 19 (31%), and supratentorial in seven (12%). In four of these seven, the tumor was located in brain parenchyma, and in most cases developed between the third and fifth decade. Approximately half of the infratentorial tumors occurred during the first decade. The signal intensity of ependymomas was nonspecific, regardless of their location. A cystic component was seen in 71% (5/7) of supratentorial, 74% (14/19) of infratentorial, and 14% (5/35) of spinal cord tumors. Forty- nine percent (17/35) of those in the spinal cord were associated with rostral and/or caudal reactive cysts. Intratumoral hemorrhage occurred in 57% (4/7) of supratentorial, 32% (6/19) of infratentorial, and 9% (3/35) of spinal cord tumors. In 17% (6/35) of spinal ependymomas, a curvilinear low T2 signal, suggesting marginal hemorrhage, was seen at the upper and/or lower margins of the tumors. Peritumoral edema occurred in 57% (4/7) of supratentorial, 6% (3/19) of infratentorial and 23% (8/35) of spinal cord tumors. Seventy-two percent (5/7) of supratentorial and 95% (18/19) of infratentorial tumors showed heterogeneous enhancement, while in 50% (17/34) of spinal cord tumors, enhancement was homogeneous. CONCLUSION Even though the MR imaging findings of ependymomas vary and are nonspecific, awareness of these findings, and of tumor distribution according to age, is helpful and increases the likelihood of correct preoperative clinical diagnosis.
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- Ja-Young Choi
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine; Institute of Radiation Medicine, SNUMRC; Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
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Masses in the posterior fossa may be divided into extra-axial and intra-axial lesions. Because of its multiplanar capabilities, improved soft-tissue resolution and contrast, and the absence of scanning artifacts related to the osseous skull base, which are frequently present on CT, MRI is the imaging modality of choice in evaluating lesions arising in the posterior fossa. It is the best means of critically localizing lesions and determining the extent of disease. Analysis of the signal characteristics of a lesion on multiple different imaging sequences (T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and enhanced images) may provide information about the tissue constituents within a mass/neoplasm, such as the presence of cellularity, necrosis, and hemorrhage. MRI is also useful in guiding localization for brain tumor biopsies and assists in planning radiation therapy. However, CT also plays an important role. CT is frequently the first imaging study performed in patients with posterior fossa masses who often present with nausea, vomitting, ataxia, and other signs of increased intracranial pressure. It is a quick, available, and relatively inexpensive study to assess neurological emergencies including hydrocephalus, hemorrhage, and herniation syndromes. In addition, it frequently provides complimentary information, such as the presence of calcification or bony remodeling (osteosclerosis or osteolysis), which MRI is less sensitive in detecting.
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- L A Loevner
- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia 19104, USA
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS OF CHILDHOOD. Radiol Clin North Am 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8389(22)00728-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The neuroradiological features of supratentorial hemispheric tumors (SHTs) were studied in 27 patients whose ages ranged from 11 months to 18 years. Astrocytomas constituted 10 of the 27 SHTs. On computed tomography low-grade astrocytomas were in most cases hypodense; after intravenous administration of contrast medium, pilocytic astrocytomas enhanced, whereas fibrillary astrocytomas did not. Gd-DPTA-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging was the most useful technique for the assessment of recurrences. Atypical imaging features were observed in one glioblastoma and in oligodendrogliomas (in half of the cases no calcifications were found). Gangliogliomas were surprisingly rather frequent in our series (5/27) and appeared in three cases as low-density, well-circumscribed lesions, not calcified and without edema and mass effect, while in two cases they had pronounced perifocal edema without clear demarcation. A rare desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma was observed. The two meningiomas showed malignant behavior.
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- F S Finizio
- Department of Neuroradiology, Ospedale Bellaria, Bologna, Italy
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Becker RL, Becker AD, Sobel DF. Adult medulloblastoma: review of 13 cases with emphasis on MRI. Neuroradiology 1995; 37:104-8. [PMID: 7760992 DOI: 10.1007/bf00588622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Medulloblastomas are generally associated with childhood, but 14-30% occur in adults, accounting for 1% of adult central nervous system tumors. While approximately one third of adult medulloblastomas present as vermian tumors similar to those seen in childhood, the majority differ substantially from the childhood variety. In this series of 13 patients, 5 had lateral, seemingly extra-axial masses in the cerebellopontine angle or at the tentorium, simulating meningiomas or acoustic neuromas, but angiographic hypovascularity in 2 of the latter suggested a diagnosis other than meningioma. Of 4 paramedian tumors, 3 diffusely infiltrated the cerebellar white matter, showed little or no gadolinium enhancement and were not associated with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus was present in less than half of our patients; in childhood the reported incidence is 85-100%. A possible association with pregnancy was noted.
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- R L Becker
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, CA 90505, USA
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McConachie NS, Worthington BS, Cornford EJ, Balsitis M, Kerslake RW, Jaspan T. Review article: computed tomography and magnetic resonance in the diagnosis of intraventricular cerebral masses. Br J Radiol 1994; 67:223-43. [PMID: 8130994 DOI: 10.1259/0007-1285-67-795-223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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We describe a series of 60 cases of patients with masses arising within the cerebral ventricles. The site and relative frequency is noted for each histological type. The differential diagnosis depends on patient age and sex, site, morphology and number of masses, presence and type of hydrocephalus and the characteristics of the mass on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) images. A review of the literature has been performed and this information collated with our own experience to give detailed descriptions of the typical features of each intraventricular mass. Attention is drawn to intraventricular neurocytoma, a recently described tumour that may be mistaken histologically for intraventricular oligodendroglioma or ependymoma. A comparison is made of the value of CT and MR in the diagnosis of intraventricular masses.
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- N S McConachie
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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Gulati P, Tripathi RP, Jena AN, Mahajan H, Sharma A, Satija L, Jain R. Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebello pontine angle lesions. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1993. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03050696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Berger MS, Keles GE, Geyer JR. Cerebral Hemispheric Tumors of Childhood. Neurosurg Clin N Am 1992. [DOI: 10.1016/s1042-3680(18)30630-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A classification and staging system for primary adult gliomas was proposed. This system uses the high signal intensity found on proton density or T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) scans at the site of the tumor and surrounding edema (including infiltrating tumor).
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- R A Zimmerman
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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Pedersen H, Gjerris F, Klinken L. Malignancy criteria in computed tomography of primary supratentorial tumors in infancy and childhood. Neuroradiology 1989; 31:24-8. [PMID: 2541371 DOI: 10.1007/bf00342025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The CT findings of 11 malignant primary supratentorial tumors in children are compared with those of 38 benign tumors. The malignant tumors were more often laterally placed and surrounded by edema. Irregular tumor shape and high or "mixed" density were more frequent in the malignant group where larger tumor volume was found. The contrast enhancement pattern was also different. Thus, ring enhancement with central lucency was more often seen in the malignant tumors. Seven of the malignant tumors had both irregular shape and edema, while this combination was not present in any of the 38 benign tumors.
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- H Pedersen
- Department of Radiology, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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Wang AM, Jolesz F, Rumbaugh CL, Zamani AA, Haykal HA. Thoracic spinal metastasis from unexpected cerebellar medulloblastoma: the value of MRI. COMPUTERIZED RADIOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY SOCIETY 1986; 10:161-6. [PMID: 3791981 DOI: 10.1016/0730-4862(86)90100-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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A 28-year-old male was found on CT metrizamide myelography to have an intradural extramedullary tumor at the T8-T9 level. This was seen to compress the spinal cord, and on surgery it was proven to be medulloblastoma. Cranial CT scans disclosed only mild hydrocephalus and minimal anterior displacement of the inferior fourth ventricle on the right. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which was performed after the spinal surgery demonstrated an inferior cerebellar vermian tumor.
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Computed tomography today provides good anatomic depiction of the brain and its gross disease processes that have as a manifestation alteration of brain density, disturbance in blood-brain barrier, or mass effect. As such, computed tomography often provides valuable diagnostic information in the appropriate clinical setting. This article reviews many of the more common pediatric central nervous system disease states that have been demonstrated more easily as a result of computed tomography.
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Computed tomography (CT) is currently the primary and generally the definitive imaging modality for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of intracranial neoplasms in children. The value of CT in the postoperative period is discussed. The role of CT and myelography is stressed in the evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid seeding. CT is also important in demonstrating the iatrogenic disturbances of the central nervous system as a result of radiation and chemotherapy. The authors recommend that CT scans with and without contrast be obtained 2 weeks after surgery and before starting any form of adjuvant treatment. CT slices should be contiguous and 5-mm thick. Subsequent scans should be obtained every 3 to 4 months for the first year and every 6 months thereafter. Where necessary, CT scans after the introduction of intrathecal metrizamide may be necessary to evaluate the lower portion of the posterior fossa and brain stem.
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Segall HD, Batnitzky S, Zee CS, Ahmadi J, Bird CR, Cohen ME. Computed tomography in the diagnosis of intracranial neoplasms in children. Cancer 1985; 56:1748-55. [PMID: 4027905 DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19851001)56:7+<1748::aid-cncr2820561304>3.0.co;2-#] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The authors discuss their original observations using computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of posterior fossa neoplasms in children. The subject of CT diagnosis of childhood supratentorial tumors is also reviewed. However, despite the documented value of CT, the authors believe that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will eventually offer certain advantages that will make MRI the primary imaging modality for intracranial neoplasms in children.
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