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Romano A, Palizzi S, Romano A, Moltoni G, Di Napoli A, Maccioni F, Bozzao A. Diffusion Weighted Imaging in Neuro-Oncology: Diagnosis, Post-Treatment Changes, and Advanced Sequences-An Updated Review. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030618. [PMID: 36765575 PMCID: PMC9913305 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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DWI is an imaging technique commonly used for the assessment of acute ischemia, inflammatory disorders, and CNS neoplasia. It has several benefits since it is a quick, easily replicable sequence that is widely used on many standard scanners. In addition to its normal clinical purpose, DWI offers crucial functional and physiological information regarding brain neoplasia and the surrounding milieu. A narrative review of the literature was conducted based on the PubMed database with the purpose of investigating the potential role of DWI in the neuro-oncology field. A total of 179 articles were included in the study.
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- Andrea Romano
- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3347906958
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- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, 00179 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- NESMOS Department, U.O.C. Neuroradiology, “Sant’Andrea” University Hospital, 00189 Rome, Italy
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Kiyose M, Herrmann E, Roesler J, Zeiner PS, Steinbach JP, Forster MT, Plate KH, Czabanka M, Vogl TJ, Hattingen E, Mittelbronn M, Breuer S, Harter PN, Bernatz S. MR imaging profile and histopathological characteristics of tumour vasculature, cell density and proliferation rate define two distinct growth patterns of human brain metastases from lung cancer. Neuroradiology 2023; 65:275-285. [PMID: 36184635 PMCID: PMC9859874 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-022-03060-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Non-invasive prediction of the tumour of origin giving rise to brain metastases (BMs) using MRI measurements obtained in radiological routine and elucidating the biological basis by matched histopathological analysis. METHODS Preoperative MRI and histological parameters of 95 BM patients (female, 50; mean age 59.6 ± 11.5 years) suffering from different primary tumours were retrospectively analysed. MR features were assessed by region of interest (ROI) measurements of signal intensities on unenhanced T1-, T2-, diffusion-weighted imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) normalised to an internal reference ROI. Furthermore, we assessed BM size and oedema as well as cell density, proliferation rate, microvessel density and vessel area as histopathological parameters. RESULTS Applying recursive partitioning conditional inference trees, only histopathological parameters could stratify the primary tumour entities. We identified two distinct BM growth patterns depending on their proliferative status: Ki67high BMs were larger (p = 0.02), showed less peritumoural oedema (p = 0.02) and showed a trend towards higher cell density (p = 0.05). Furthermore, Ki67high BMs were associated with higher DWI signals (p = 0.03) and reduced ADC values (p = 0.004). Vessel density was strongly reduced in Ki67high BM (p < 0.001). These features differentiated between lung cancer BM entities (p ≤ 0.03 for all features) with SCLCs representing predominantly the Ki67high group, while NSCLCs rather matching with Ki67low features. CONCLUSION Interpretable and easy to obtain MRI features may not be sufficient to predict directly the primary tumour entity of BM but seem to have the potential to aid differentiating high- and low-proliferative BMs, such as SCLC and NSCLC.
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- Makoto Kiyose
- Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,University Cancer Center Frankfurt (UCT), University Hospital, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Biostatistics and Mathematical Modelling, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Neurological Institute (Edinger Institute), University Hospital, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,University Cancer Center Frankfurt (UCT), University Hospital, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany ,German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,University Cancer Center Frankfurt (UCT), University Hospital, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany ,German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Neurological Institute (Edinger Institute), University Hospital, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany ,German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt Am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Neurological Institute (Edinger Institute), University Hospital, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg ,Laboratoire National de Santé (LNS), Dudelange, Luxembourg ,Luxembourg Center of Neuropathology (LCNP), Dudelange, Luxembourg ,Department of Cancer Research (DoCR), Luxembourg Institute of Health (L.I.H.), Luxembourg, Luxembourg ,Department of Life Sciences and Medicine (DLSM), University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg ,Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM)S, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Neurological Institute (Edinger Institute), University Hospital, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Heidelberg, Germany ,German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Frankfurt Cancer Institute (FCI), Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,University Cancer Center Frankfurt (UCT), University Hospital, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Neurological Institute (Edinger Institute), University Hospital, Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany ,Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt Am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Zhang M, Tam L, Wright J, Mohammadzadeh M, Han M, Chen E, Wagner M, Nemalka J, Lai H, Eghbal A, Ho CY, Lober RM, Cheshier SH, Vitanza NA, Grant GA, Prolo LM, Yeom KW, Jaju A. Radiomics Can Distinguish Pediatric Supratentorial Embryonal Tumors, High-Grade Gliomas, and Ependymomas. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2022; 43:603-610. [PMID: 35361575 PMCID: PMC8993189 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Pediatric supratentorial tumors such as embryonal tumors, high-grade gliomas, and ependymomas are difficult to distinguish by histopathology and imaging because of overlapping features. We applied machine learning to uncover MR imaging-based radiomics phenotypes that can differentiate these tumor types. MATERIALS AND METHODS Our retrospective cohort of 231 patients from 7 participating institutions had 50 embryonal tumors, 127 high-grade gliomas, and 54 ependymomas. For each tumor volume, we extracted 900 Image Biomarker Standardization Initiative-based PyRadiomics features from T2-weighted and gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted images. A reduced feature set was obtained by sparse regression analysis and was used as input for 6 candidate classifier models. Training and test sets were randomly allocated from the total cohort in a 75:25 ratio. RESULTS The final classifier model for embryonal tumor-versus-high-grade gliomas identified 23 features with an area under the curve of 0.98; the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 0.85, 0.91, 0.79, 0.94, and 0.89, respectively. The classifier for embryonal tumor-versus-ependymomas identified 4 features with an area under the curve of 0.82; the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 0.93, 0.69, 0.76, 0.90, and 0.81, respectively. The classifier for high-grade gliomas-versus-ependymomas identified 35 features with an area under the curve of 0.96; the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were 0.82, 0.94, 0.82, 0.94, and 0.91, respectively. CONCLUSIONS In this multi-institutional study, we identified distinct radiomic phenotypes that distinguish pediatric supratentorial tumors, high-grade gliomas, and ependymomas with high accuracy. Incorporation of this technique in diagnostic algorithms can improve diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment planning.
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- M Zhang
- From the Departments of Neurosurgery (M.Z.)
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- Stanford University School of Medicine (L.T.), Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiology (J.W.).,Department of Radiology (J.W.), Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Radiology (M.M.), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics (M.H.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences (E.C., C.Y.H.), Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging (M.W.), The Hospital for Sick Children, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery (J.N., S.H.C.), Department of Neurosurgery, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Radiology (H.L., A.E.), CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County California, University of California, Irvine, California
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- Department of Radiology (H.L., A.E.), CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County California, University of California, Irvine, California
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- Departments of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences (E.C., C.Y.H.), Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Division of Neurosurgery (R.M.L.), Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, Ohio; Department of Pediatrics, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery (J.N., S.H.C.), Department of Neurosurgery, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (N.A.V.), Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Neurosurgery (G.A.G., L.M.P.), Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Neurosurgery (G.A.G., L.M.P.), Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Departments of Radiology (K.W.Y.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging (A.J.), Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Xiao X, Liu X, Liang W, Han LY, Li XD, Guo LJ, He WL, Liu XM, Zhou J, Cai Q, Xu YK, Tan XL, Wu YK. Conventional MRI Features of Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified in Adults: Comparison with Glioblastoma. Acad Radiol 2022; 29 Suppl 3:S44-S51. [PMID: 33504445 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to explore conventional MRI features that can accurately differentiate central nervous system embryonal tumor, not otherwise specified (CNS ETNOS) from glioblastoma (GBM) in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS Preoperative conventional MRI images of 30 CNS ETNOS and 98 GBMs were analyzed by neuroradiologists retrospectively to identify valuable MRI features. Five blinded neuroradiologists independently reviewed all these MRI images, and scored MRI features on a five-point scale. Kendall's coefficient of concordance was used to measure inter-rater agreement. Diagnostic value was assessed by the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating curve, and sensitivity and specificity were also calculated. RESULTS Seven MRI features, including isointensity on T1WI, T2WI, and FLAIR, ill-defined margin, severe peritumoral edema, ring enhancement, and broad-based attachment sign, were helpful for the differential diagnosis of these two entities. Among these features, ring enhancement showed the highest inter-rater concordance (0.80). Ring enhancement showed the highest AUC value (0.79), followed by severe peritumoral edema (0.67). The combination of seven features showed the highest AUC value (0.86), followed by that of three features (ill-defined margin, severe peritumoral edema, and ring enhancement) (0.83). CONCLUSION Enhancement pattern, peritumoral edema, and margin are valuable for the discrimination between CNS ETNOS and GBM in adults.
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The impact of magnetic resonance imaging spectroscopy parameters on differentiating between paediatric medulloblastoma and ependymoma. Contemp Oncol (Pozn) 2021; 25:95-99. [PMID: 34667435 PMCID: PMC8506430 DOI: 10.5114/wo.2021.105939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Introduction The distinction of medulloblastomas and ependymomas plays an important role in the care plans and prognosis of children. We aimed to investigate the role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in the differentiation between medulloblastomas and ependymomas in children. Materials and methods The institutional review board approved this prospective study. The brain magnetic resonance imaging protocol including axial multivoxel spectroscopy with a TE of 144 ms was assessed in 49 patients, who were divided into 2 groups: 40 patients with medulloblastomas and 9 patients with ependymomas. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and the Youden index were utilized to determine the best cut-off, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) values of the independent spectroscopy parameters. Results The choline level (Cho) and the choline/creatine (Cho/Cr) and choline/N-acetyl aspartate (Cho/NAA) ratios of medulloblastomas were significantly higher than those of ependymomas (p < 0.05). A Cho/NAA cut-off value of 1.24 to predict the diagnosis of medulloblastoma yielded the highest AUC and sensitivity of 80.3% and 97.5%, respectively, while a Cho cut-off value of 4.64 produced the highest specificity value of 88.9%. Conclusions Our findings suggest that Cho and Cho/NAA derived from MRS could serve as differential factors between paediatric medulloblastomas and ependymomas. Among those, a Cho/NAA cut-off value of 1.24 to predict the diagnosis of medulloblastoma generated the highest accuracy.
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Saifuddin MSAH, Ng CY, Abdullah MS. Skull Base Primary Ewing Sarcoma: A Radiological Experience of a Rare Disease in an Atypical Location. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2021; 22:e930384. [PMID: 34089579 PMCID: PMC8196398 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.930384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Patient: Female, 4-year-old Final Diagnosis: Skull base Ewing’s sarcoma Symptoms: Gradual visual loss • inability to walk • near blindness • protrusion of eyes • seizure • vomiting • weight loss Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Biopsy of the left nasal mass • computed tomography of the brain • magnetic resonance imaging of the brain • nasoendoscope of the left nostril Specialty: Neurosurgery • Pediatrics and Neonatology • Radiology
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- Radiology Unit, Medical-Based Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Science Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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Piloni M, Gagliardi F, Bailo M, Barzaghi LR, Callea M, Terreni M, Falini A, Castellano A, Mortini P. Hemorrhagic Suprasellar Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor in an Adult: Uncommon Features of an Extremely Rare Neoplasm. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 83:89-98. [PMID: 33477185 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Occurrences of suprasellar central nervous system (CNS) embryonal tumors in adults are extremely rare. Hemorrhagic onset is further uncommon, with only anecdotic cases reported in the literature. The authors describe the case of a 57-year-old man affected by a suprasellar CNS embryonal tumor, with hemorrhagic onset and a unique diffusion pattern along the optic pathways. MATERIAL AND METHODS A 57-year-old man presenting with acute visual acuity worsening and left homonymous hemianopia was referred to our hospital. Neuroradiologic studies demonstrated an infiltrating, high-grade lesion involving the optic chiasm and right retrochiasmatic pathways with a hemorrhagic area in the ipsilateral pulvinar. RESULTS The patient underwent microsurgical biopsy. Pathologic assessment confirmed the diagnosis of CNS embryonal tumor, not otherwise specified (NOS) according to the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) classification of CNS tumors. The patient was referred to a multimodal adjuvant treatment; he eventually died 4 months after surgery. Competent literature has been systematically reviewed in the light of the relevant changes made in the last version of the WHO classification. CONCLUSION Embryonal tumors should be considered in the differential diagnosis for sellar and suprasellar space-occupying lesions, despite the rarity of the disease and the uncommon features at time of presentation. As per our knowledge, this is the first case ever described of hemorrhagic suprasellar embryonal tumor with a diffusion pattern along white matter fibers. Histogenesis, biomolecular and neuroradiologic features, and classification of embryonal tumors are an open field of research, with considerable implications for the definition of better diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic regimens.
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- Martina Piloni
- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and CERMAC, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neuroradiology and CERMAC, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Duc NM. The effect of semi-quantitative T1-perfusion parameters for the differentiation between pediatric medulloblastoma and ependymoma. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43055-020-00226-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background
The differentiation between medulloblastomas and ependymomas plays an important role in treatment planning and prognosis for children. This study aims to investigate the role of T1-perfusion parameters during the differentiation between medulloblastomas and ependymomas in children. The institutional review board approved this prospective study. The brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol, including axial T1-perfusion, was assessed in 26 patients, divided into a medulloblastoma group (group 1, n = 22) and an ependymoma group (group 2, n = 4). The quantified region of interest (ROI) values for tumors and the tumor to parenchyma ratios were collected and compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and the Youden index were utilized to identify the best cut-off, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) values for the independent T1-perfusion parameters.
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The relative enhancement, maximum enhancement, maximum relative enhancement, time to peak, and AUC values for medulloblastomas were significantly higher than those for ependymomas (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the maximum enhancement and maximum relative enhancement for medulloblastoma to parenchyma ratios were also significantly higher than those for ependymomas. A cut-off maximum enhancement value of 100.25 was identified as sufficient to discriminate between medulloblastoma and ependymoma and resulted in a sensitivity of 90.9%, a specificity of 100%, and an AUC of 94.3%.
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A cut-off maximum enhancement value of 100.25 derived from T1-perfusion was able to discriminate between medulloblastoma and ependymoma, with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy values.
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Jaju A, Hwang EI, Kool M, Capper D, Chavez L, Brabetz S, Billups C, Li Y, Fouladi M, Packer RJ, Pfister SM, Olson JM, Heier LA. MRI Features of Histologically Diagnosed Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Pineoblastomas in Correlation with Molecular Diagnoses and Outcomes: A Report from the Children's Oncology Group ACNS0332 Trial. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2019; 40:1796-1803. [PMID: 31601576 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumors and pineoblastomas have traditionally been grouped together for treatment purposes. Molecular profiling of these tumors has revealed a number of distinct entities and has led to the term "CNS-primitive neuroectodermal tumors" being removed from the 2016 World Health Organization classification. The purpose of this study was to describe the MR imaging findings of histologically diagnosed primitive neuroectodermal tumors and pineoblastomas and correlate them with molecular diagnoses and outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Histologically diagnosed primitive neuroectodermal tumors and pineoblastomas were enrolled in this Children's Oncology Group Phase III trial, and molecular classification was retrospectively completed using DNA methylation profiling. MR imaging features were systematically studied and correlated with molecular diagnoses and survival. RESULTS Of the 85 patients enrolled, 56 met the inclusion criteria, in whom 28 tumors were in pineal and 28 in nonpineal locations. Methylation profiling revealed a variety of diagnoses, including pineoblastomas (n = 27), high-grade gliomas (n = 17), embryonal tumors (n = 7), atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (n = 3), and ependymomas (n = 2). Thus, 39% overall and 71% of nonpineal tumor diagnoses were discrepant with histopathology. Tumor location, size, margins, and edema were predictors of embryonal-versus-nonembryonal tumors. Larger size and ill-defined margins correlated with poor event-free survival, while metastatic disease by MR imaging did not. CONCLUSIONS In nonpineal locations, only a minority of histologically diagnosed primitive neuroectodermal tumors are embryonal tumors; therefore, high-grade glioma or ependymoma should be high on the radiographic differential. An understanding of molecularly defined tumor entities and their relative frequencies and locations will help the radiologist make more accurate predictions of the tumor types.
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- A Jaju
- From the Department of Radiology (A.J.), Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois .,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (A.J.), Chicago, Illinois
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- Brain Tumor Institute (E.I.H., R.J.P.), Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of Pediatric Neurooncology (M.K., S.B., S.M.P.), German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Neuropathology (D.C.), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine (L.C.), University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Pediatric Neurooncology (M.K., S.B., S.M.P.), German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Biostatistics (C.B., Y.L.), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics (C.B., Y.L.), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Brain Tumor Center (M.F.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Brain Tumor Institute (E.I.H., R.J.P.), Children's National Health System, Washington, DC
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- Department of Pediatric Neurooncology (M.K., S.B., S.M.P.), German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Fred Hurtchinson Cancer Research Center (J.M.O.), Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Radiology (L.A.H.), New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Clinical Applications of Quantitative 3-Dimensional MRI Analysis for Pediatric Embryonal Brain Tumors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018; 102:744-756. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.05.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Dangouloff-Ros V, Varlet P, Levy R, Beccaria K, Puget S, Dufour C, Boddaert N. Imaging features of medulloblastoma: Conventional imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, and spectroscopy: From general features to subtypes and characteristics. Neurochirurgie 2018; 67:6-13. [PMID: 30170827 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Medulloblastoma is a frequent high-grade neoplasm among pediatric brain tumours. Its classical imaging features are a midline tumour growing into the fourth ventricle, hyperdense on CT-scan, displaying a hypersignal when using diffusion-weighted imaging, with a variable contrast enhancement. Nevertheless, atypical imaging features have been widely reported, varying according to the age of the patient, and histopathological subtype. In this study, we review the classical and atypical imaging features of medulloblastomas, with emphasis on advanced MRI techniques, histopathological and molecular subtypes and characteristics, and follow-up modalities.
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- V Dangouloff-Ros
- Department of pediatric radiology, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75105 Paris, France; Inserm U1000, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France; University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France.
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- University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France; Department of neuropathology, centre hospitalier Sainte-Anne, 1, rue Cabanis, 75014 Paris, France
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- Department of pediatric radiology, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75105 Paris, France; Inserm U1000, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France; University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France
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- University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France; Department of pediatric neurosurgery, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75105 Paris, France
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- University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France; Department of pediatric neurosurgery, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75105 Paris, France
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- Department of pediatric and adolescent oncology, Gustave-Roussy Institute, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Department of pediatric radiology, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75105 Paris, France; Inserm U1000, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France; University René-Descartes, PRES-Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, 12, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, Paris, France; UMR 1163, institut Imagine, 24, boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015 Paris, France
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He X, Chen Z, Dong Y, Tong D. A primitive neuroectodermal tumor in an adult: Case report of a unique location and MRI characteristics. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e9933. [PMID: 29443778 PMCID: PMC5839835 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumors (CNS PNETs) mostly occur in children and present as cerebellar medulloblastoma. A few cases of PNETs occur in the cerebral hemisphere. The presence of a PNET in ventricles is extremely rare. The prognosis of CNS PNET is extremely poor, and the 5-year survival rate does not exceed 35%. In the present study, we describe the first case of a PNET in the ventricles with good prognosis. PATIENT CONCERNS The case of a 36-year-old man is reported, who presented with a progressively worsening headache for 2 months. DIAGNOSES Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed multiple tubercula on the walls of the lateral and third ventricles. Histopathologic analysis revealed a hypercellular tumor with small round cells containing hyperchromatic nuclei and a high nucleus:cytoplasm ratio. The analysis was consistent with PNET. INTERVENTIONS Radiation therapy covering the entire craniospinal axis was administered, with Temozolomide for synchronous auxiliary treatment. OUTCOMES The patient was follow-up for a year and showed no signs of recurrence. LESSONS We present the first CNS PNET located in the ventricles with good prognosis. In this case, radiotherapy with Temozolomide auxiliary treatment presented good efficacy and safety to treat PNET. Additional studies on biomarkers may be useful in predicting personalized therapeutic response.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Morana G, Alves CA, Tortora D, Severino M, Nozza P, Cama A, Ravegnani M, D'Apolito G, Raso A, Milanaccio C, da Costa Leite C, Garrè ML, Rossi A. Added value of diffusion weighted imaging in pediatric central nervous system embryonal tumors surveillance. Oncotarget 2017; 8:60401-60413. [PMID: 28947980 PMCID: PMC5601148 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.19553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) has an established role in primary CNS embryonal tumor (ET) characterization; however, its diagnostic utility in detecting relapse has never been determined. We aimed to compare DWI and conventional MRI sensitivity in CNS ET recurrence detection, and to evaluate the DWI properties of contrast-enhancing radiation induced lesions (RIL). Fifty-six patients with CNS ET (25 with disease relapse, 6 with RIL and 25 with neither disease relapse nor RIL) were retrospectively evaluated with DWI, conventional MRI (including both T2/FLAIR and post-contrast images), or contrast-enhanced MR imaging (CE-MRI) alone. MRI studies were independently reviewed by two neuroradiologists for detection and localization of potential brain relapses. Sensitivity for focal relapse detection was calculated for each image set on a lesion-by-lesion basis. A descriptive per subject analysis was also performed. Evaluation of follow-up MRI studies served as standard of reference. Focal recurrence detection sensitivity of DWI (96%) was significantly higher than conventional MRI (77%) and CE-MRI alone (51%) (p=0.0003 and p<0.0001). On per subject analysis there were not missed diagnoses for DWI. At the time of DWI relapse detection, conventional MRI missed 2 diagnoses, and CE-MRI 8. Analysis of medulloblastoma relapses revealed that DWI identified a higher number of focal lesions than CE-MRI in subjects with classic variant. All but one RIL did not show restricted diffusion. In conclusion, DWI is a valuable complementary technique allowing for improved detection of focal relapse in CNS ET patients, particularly in children with classic medulloblastoma, and may assist in differentiating recurrence from RIL.
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- Giovanni Morana
- Neuroradiology Unit, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy.,Radiology Institute, Hospital das Clinicas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Neuroradiology Unit, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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Causil LD, Ames R, Puac P, Castillo M. Adult Brain Tumors and Pseudotumors: Interesting (Bizarre) Cases. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2017; 26:667-689. [PMID: 27712799 DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2016.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Some brain tumors results are interesting due to their rarity at presentation and overwhelming imaging characteristics, posing a diagnostic challenge in the eyes of any experienced neuroradiologist. This article focuses on the most important features regarding epidemiology, location, clinical presentation, histopathology, and imaging findings of cases considered "bizarre." A review of the most recent literature dealing with these unusual tumors and pseudotumors is presented, highlighting key points related to the diagnosis, treatments, outcomes, and differential diagnosis.
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- Lazaro D Causil
- Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Room 3326, Old Infirmary Building, Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA.
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- Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Room 3326, Old Infirmary Building, Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA
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- Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Room 3326, Old Infirmary Building, Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Room 3326, Old Infirmary Building, Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA
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Zamora C, Huisman TA, Izbudak I. Supratentorial Tumors in Pediatric Patients. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2017; 27:39-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2016.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Yildiz AE, Oguz KK, Fitoz S. Suprasellar masses in children: Characteristic MR imaging features. J Neuroradiol 2016; 43:246-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2016.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lescher S, Whora K, Schwabe D, Kieslich M, Porto L. Analysis of T2 signal intensity helps in the differentiation between high and low-grade brain tumours in paediatric patients. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2016; 20:108-13. [PMID: 26439104 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2015.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2015] [Revised: 06/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Previous studies hypothesized that the analysis of magnetic resonance intensity of the solid portion in paediatric tumours can provide pre-surgical information about the histopathology. Classically, high signal-intensity in T2weighted (T2w) images identifies low-grade tumours, while anaplasia is characterized by T2 hypointensity. We aimed to investigate if T2w signal intensities can pre-operatively distinguish between low-grade and high-grade brain tumours in paediatric patients. METHODS Two raters, blinded to the histological diagnosis, rated the signal intensity of MR images (T2w) from 36 children with newly diagnosed brain tumours, 17 children with low-grade brain tumours and 19 children with high-grade brain tumours were included in this study. Relative T2 values were obtained by dividing the T2w values of the solid portion of the tumour by the T2w values of the vitreous humour. RESULTS The best cut-off point to distinguish low and high-grade paediatric brain tumours was 0.8. If the signal intensity was less than or equal to 0.8 the tumour was expected to be a high-grade tumour with a sensitivity of 100%. Prediction of a low-grade tumour was more uncertain with a sensitivity of 70.5%. Overall, 86% of the tumours would have been predicted correctly. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that T2w signal intensities of the solid portion of brain tumours in paediatrics can pre-operatively differentiate between low-grade and high-grade tumours. In addition, T2 hypointensity may be helpful in targeting stereotactic biopsy.
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- Stephanie Lescher
- Institute of Neuroradiology, Hospital of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Hospital of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Hospital of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neuropaediatric, Hospital of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Hospital of Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Suero-Abreu GA, Praveen Raju G, Aristizábal O, Volkova E, Wojcinski A, Houston EJ, Pham D, Szulc KU, Colon D, Joyner AL, Turnbull DH. In vivo Mn-enhanced MRI for early tumor detection and growth rate analysis in a mouse medulloblastoma model. Neoplasia 2015; 16:993-1006. [PMID: 25499213 PMCID: PMC4309249 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2014.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Revised: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Mouse models have increased our understanding of the pathogenesis of medulloblastoma (MB), the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor that often forms in the cerebellum. A major goal of ongoing research is to better understand the early stages of tumorigenesis and to establish the genetic and environmental changes that underlie MB initiation and growth. However, studies of MB progression in mouse models are difficult due to the heterogeneity of tumor onset times and growth patterns and the lack of clinical symptoms at early stages. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is critical for noninvasive, longitudinal, three-dimensional (3D) brain tumor imaging in the clinic but is limited in resolution and sensitivity for imaging early MBs in mice. In this study, high-resolution (100 μm in 2 hours) and high-throughput (150 μm in 15 minutes) manganese-enhanced MRI (MEMRI) protocols were optimized for early detection and monitoring of MBs in a Patched-1 (Ptch1) conditional knockout (CKO) model. The high tissue contrast obtained with MEMRI revealed detailed cerebellar morphology and enabled detection of MBs over a wide range of stages including pretumoral lesions as early as 2 to 3 weeks postnatal with volumes close to 0.1 mm3. Furthermore, longitudinal MEMRI allowed noninvasive monitoring of tumors and demonstrated that lesions within and between individuals have different tumorigenic potentials. 3D volumetric studies allowed quantitative analysis of MB tumor morphology and growth rates in individual Ptch1-CKO mice. These results show that MEMRI provides a powerful method for early in vivo detection and longitudinal imaging of MB progression in the mouse brain.
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- Giselle A Suero-Abreu
- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology Department, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology Department, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology Department, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine and Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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Bader A, Heran M, Dunham C, Steinbok P. Radiological features of infantile glioblastoma and desmoplastic infantile tumors: British Columbia's Children's Hospital experience. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2015; 16:119-25. [PMID: 25955808 DOI: 10.3171/2014.10.peds13634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT Two of the more common infantile brain tumors, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and desmoplastic infantile tumors (DITs), can be difficult to distinguish on MRI. Both tumors occur in the supratentorial compartment and both have solid and cystic components. Differentiating between the 2 on MRI studies could assist the surgeon in discussions with family and child management. The authors report on their institutional experience with both tumors, focusing on radio-graphic features, especially the diffusion studies, which might be useful in distinguishing between infantile GBM and DIT. METHODS A retrospective review was undertaken of all infantile brain tumors treated at British Columbia's Children's Hospital between 1982 and 2012, and cases of GBM and DIT were recorded. Only cases that had imaging were included in the study. A literature review was completed to identify reported cases of infantile GBM and DIT. Only reports that described or included radiological studies (particularly MRI) of the tumors were included. Certain radiographic features of the tumors were reviewed, including location, size, consistency, pattern of enhancement, and features on MR diffusion studies. RESULTS Of 70 cases of infantile brain tumors, 2 GBM cases and 3 DIT cases (all 3 of which were desmoplastic infantile gangliogliomas [DIGs]) met the inclusion criteria. The radiological studies obtained in all 5 cases were reviewed by a neuroradiologist. All 5 patients had supratentorial tumors with cystic-solid consistency. Diffusion MRI studies showed restricted diffusion in the 2 GBM cases, but no evidence of restricted diffusion in the DIG tumors. The GBM tumors were heterogeneously enhancing, and the DIG tumors showed avid and homogeneous enhancement. The literature review revealed 29 cases of infantile GBM and 32 cases of DIG/DIT that met the inclusion criteria. The tumors were large in both groups. The tumors were cystic-solid in consistency in 10 of 30 (33%) of GBM cases and 28 of 32 (87.5%) of DIT cases. The contrast enhancement was heterogeneous in 9 of 30 (30%) GBM cases, and it was homogeneous and avid in 27 of 32 (84%) of DIT cases. Diffusion studies were recorded in 2 published infantile GBM cases, and in both of them diffusion was restricted. The authors only found 1 report that discussed DIG tumor features on MR diffusion studies, but the interpretation was difficult and unclear. CONCLUSIONS Magnetic resonance imaging, especially diffusion-weighted imaging, may be a useful aid in distinguishing between infantile GBM and DIT tumors, with infantile GBM demonstrating restricted diffusion.
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia; and
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- Divisions of 1 Neurosurgery and.,Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Krieger MD. Differentiating infantile tumors with diffusion imaging. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2015; 16:117-8. [PMID: 25955810 DOI: 10.3171/2014.11.peds14537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Mark D Krieger
- Division of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, California
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Taschner CA, Erny D, Shah MJ, Eckenweiler M, Urbach H, Lutz K, Prinz M. Freiburg Neuropathology Case Conference: An Infant with a Supratentorial Mass Lesion. Clin Neuroradiol 2015; 25:211-7. [PMID: 25967602 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-015-0400-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- C A Taschner
- Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Centre-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany,
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Nowak J, Seidel C, Berg F, Pietsch T, Friedrich C, von Hoff K, Rutkowski S, Warmuth-Metz M. MRI characteristics of ependymoblastoma: results from 22 centrally reviewed cases. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014; 35:1996-2001. [PMID: 24948504 PMCID: PMC7966246 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a4002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2014] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Ependymoblastoma is a malignant embryonal tumor that develops in early childhood and has a dismal prognosis. Categorized by the World Health Organization as a subgroup of CNS-primitive neuroectodermal tumor, ependymoblastoma is histologically defined by "ependymoblastic rosettes." Because it is so rare, little is known about specific MR imaging characteristics of ependymoblastoma. We systematically analyzed and discussed MR imaging features of ependymoblastoma in a series of 22 consecutive patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ependymoblastoma cases were obtained from the database of the German multicenter HIT trials between 2002 and 2013. All cases within this study were centrally reviewed for histopathology, MR imaging findings, and multimodal therapy. For systematic analysis of initial MR imaging scans at diagnosis, we applied standardized criteria for reference image evaluation of pediatric brain tumors. RESULTS Ependymoblastomas are large tumors with well-defined tumor margins, iso- to hyperintense signal on T2WI, and diffusion restriction. Contrast enhancement is variable, with a tendency to mild or moderate enhancement. Subarachnoid spread is common in ependymoblastoma but can be absent initially. There was a male preponderance (1.75:1 ratio) for ependymoblastoma in our cohort. Mean age at diagnosis was 2.1 years. CONCLUSIONS With this study, we add the largest case collection to the limited published database of MR imaging findings in ependymoblastoma, together with epidemiologic data. However, future studies are needed to systematically compare MR imaging findings of ependymoblastoma with other CNS-primitive neuroectodermal tumors and ependymoma, to delineate imaging criteria that might help distinguish these pediatric brain tumor entities.
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- J Nowak
- From the Reference Center for Neuroradiology (J.N., C.S., F.B., M.W.-M.), University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- From the Reference Center for Neuroradiology (J.N., C.S., F.B., M.W.-M.), University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany Department of Radiology, Pathology Research (C.S.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- From the Reference Center for Neuroradiology (J.N., C.S., F.B., M.W.-M.), University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology (F.B.), University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology (T.P.), Brain Tumor Reference Center, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (C.F., K.v.H., S.R.), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (C.F., K.v.H., S.R.), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (C.F., K.v.H., S.R.), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- From the Reference Center for Neuroradiology (J.N., C.S., F.B., M.W.-M.), University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Joshi VP, Valsangkar S, Dekhne A, Anvekar B, Tumma C, Agrawal A. Primitive neuroectodermal tumor masquerading meningioma. J Egypt Natl Canc Inst 2014; 26:181-3. [PMID: 25168887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnci.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2014] [Accepted: 06/28/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Vijay P Joshi
- Department of Neurosurgery, S P Institute of Neurosciences, India.
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- Department of Pathology, S P Institute of Neurosciences, India
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- Department of Radiology, S P Institute of Neurosciences, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, S P Institute of Neurosciences, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Narayana Medical College Hospital, Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Lester RA, Brown LC, Eckel LJ, Foote RT, NageswaraRao AA, Buckner JC, Parney IF, Wetjen NM, Laack NN. Clinical outcomes of children and adults with central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumor. J Neurooncol 2014; 120:371-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s11060-014-1561-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Ali S, Joseph NM, Perry A, Barajas RF, Cha S. Apparent diffusion coefficient in glioblastoma with PNET-like components, a GBM variant. J Neurooncol 2014; 119:353-60. [PMID: 24893732 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-014-1485-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2013] [Accepted: 05/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) with primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET)-like (GBM-PNET) components is a rare variant of GBM. Recent studies describe PNET-like clinical behavior in these patients-with significantly increased propensity for CSF dissemination and a benefit of "PNET-like" chemotherapy. The imaging appearance of GBM-PNET is not well-described and given areas of marked cellularity in the PNET components one might expect significantly reduced diffusion on MRI. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the diffusion characteristics in GBM-PNET and compare them with conventional GBMs. Nine patients with surgical specimens yielding GBM-PNET were identified from the UCSF Pathology files. MR images of these patients were reviewed retrospectively. DWI (diffusion-weighted imaging) sequences were analyzed with multiple regions of interests placed within the tumor, and ADC (apparent diffusion coefficient) values were measured. Results were compared to previously published ADC values in pathology-proven conventional GBM cases from our institution. Reduced ADC was seen in GBM-PNET (mean 581 × 10(-6) mm(2)/s, range 338-817) compared to previously published mean of 1,030 × 10(-6) mm(2)/s in the enhancing components of conventional GBMs. We report substantially reduced ADC values in GBM-PNETs compared to conventional GBMs. If demonstrated in a larger sample, when areas of marked reduced diffusion are seen in a suspected GBM, MRI may appropriately direct tissue sampling and can advocate a thorough search for PNET-like components on histopathology. These patients may have a higher chance of developing CSF dissemination and may benefit from "PNET-like" platinum-based chemotherapy.
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- Saad Ali
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, Room L-358, Box 0628, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA,
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Conventional and advanced MRI features of pediatric intracranial tumors: supratentorial tumors. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2013; 200:W483-503. [PMID: 23617516 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.12.9724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. Our objective is to review the imaging characteristics and applications of conventional and advanced neuroimaging techniques of supratentorial intracranial masses in the pediatric population. Specifically, we review astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, primary neuroectodermal tumors, dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors, gangliogliomas, arachnoid cysts, and choroid plexus and pineal region masses. CONCLUSION. Advanced imaging methods, such as MR spectroscopy, perfusion MRI, functional MRI, diffusion-tensor imaging, and tractography, help develop a more accurate differential diagnosis and aid in planning tumor treatment.
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Au Yong KJ, Jaremko JL, Jans L, Bhargava R, Coleman LT, Mehta V, Ditchfield MR. How specific is the MRI appearance of supratentorial atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors? Pediatr Radiol 2013; 43:347-54. [PMID: 23143401 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-012-2530-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Revised: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 08/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Supratentorial atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) in many cases has a distinctive appearance on post-gadolinium MRI. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine whether this is a unique appearance allowing ATRT to be distinguished accurately from other types of pediatric supratentorial tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of all available preoperative MRI of pediatric supratentorial tumors at two tertiary children's hospitals, and systematic literature review of case series and reports describing the MRI imaging appearances of supratentorial ATRT. RESULTS We had 61 supratentorial tumors, including 32 gliomas, 6 ATRT, 8 ependymomas, 6 gangliogliomas, 2 pilomyxoid astrocytomas, 3 primitive neuro-ectodermal tumors, 2 choroid plexus papillomas, and 2 meningiomas. ATRT presented in significantly younger patients than astrocytomas (mean age 2.6 years vs. 9.9 years, P < 0.05). The visual pattern of a thick, wavy (irregular) heterogeneously enhancing wall around a cystic center was seen in 5/6 (83%) ATRTs and only 3/55 (5.4%) other tumors (P < 0.0001), for specificity of 95%, sensitivity of 83%, positive predictive value of 63% and a negative predictive value of 95%. CONCLUSION A supratentorial tumor with a thick, wavy (irregular) heterogeneously enhancing wall surrounding a central cystic region is suggestive of ATRT in the appropriate clinical setting, especially in a child of preschool age.
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- Kong Jung Au Yong
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440-112 Street NW, Edmonton, Canada, T6G 2B7,
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Wu G, Pang H, Ghimire P, Liu G. (1)H magnetic resonance spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging findings of medulloblastoma in 3.0T MRI: A retrospective analysis of 17 cases. Neural Regen Res 2012; 7:2554-9. [PMID: 25337109 PMCID: PMC4200713 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-5374.2012.32.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 10/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging features of the cerebellar vermis in 17 medulloblastoma patients were retrospectively analyzed, and 17 healthy volunteers were selected as controls. 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed that in all 17 medulloblastoma patients, N-acetyl aspartate and creatine peaks were significantly decreased, the choline peak was significantly increased, and there was evidence of a myo-inositol peak. Further, 11 patients showed a low taurine peak at 3.4 ppm, five patients showed a lipid peak at 0.9–1.3 ppm, and three patients showed a negative lactic acid peak at 1.33 ppm. Compared with the control group, the ratios of N-acetyl aspartate/choline and N-acetyl aspartate/creatine were significantly decreased, and the ratio of choline/creatine was increased, in medulloblastoma patients. Diffusion weighted imaging displayed hyperintensity and decreased apparent diffusion coefficient in medulloblastoma patients. These findings indicate that 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging are useful for qualitative diagnosis of medulloblastoma.
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- Guangyao Wu
- MR Room, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- MR Room, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- MR Room, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- MR Room, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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MR imaging without and with gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) is an important imaging tool for defining normal anatomy and characteristics of lesions. GBCAs have been used in contrast-enhanced MR imaging in defining and characterizing lesions of the central nervous system for more than 20 years. The combination of unenhanced and GBCA-enhanced MR imaging is the clinical gold standard for the noninvasive detection and delineation of most intracranial and spinal lesions. MR imaging has a high predictive value that rules out neoplasm and most inflammatory and demyelinating processes of the central nervous system.
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- Bum-soo Kim
- Department of Radiology, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Grech-Sollars M, Saunders DE, Phipps KP, Clayden JD, Clark CA. Survival analysis for apparent diffusion coefficient measures in children with embryonal brain tumours. Neuro Oncol 2012; 14:1285-93. [PMID: 22954494 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Embryonal brain tumors constitute a large and important subgroup of pediatric brain tumors. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measures have been previously used in the analysis of these tumors. We investigated a newly described ADC-derived parameter, the apparent transient coefficient in tumor (ATCT), a measure of the gradient change of ADC from the peri-tumoral edema into the tumor core, to study whether ATCT correlates with survival outcome. Sixty-one patients with histologically proven embryonal brain tumors and who had diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) as part of their clinical imaging were enrolled in a retrospective study correlating ADC measures with survival. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were constructed for extent of surgical resection, age <3 years at diagnosis, tumor type, and metastasis at presentation. A multivariate survival analysis was performed that took into consideration ATCT and variables found to be significant in the Kaplan-Meier analysis as covariates. Results from the multivariate analysis showed that ATCT was the only significant covariate (P < .001). Survival analysis using Kaplan-Meier curves, dividing the patients into 4 groups of increasing values of ATCT, showed that more negative values of ATCT were significantly associated with a poorer prognosis (P < .001). A statistically significant difference was observed for survival data with respect to the change in ADC from edema into the tumor volume. Results show that more negative ATCT values are significantly associated with a poorer survival among children with embryonal brain tumors, irrespective of tumor type, extent of resection, age <3 years at diagnosis, and metastasis at presentation.
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- Matthew Grech-Sollars
- Imaging and Biophysics Unit, UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK
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Zhang M, Ou Y, Zhang H, Zhang J, Xia L, Qu Y, Wang H, Zhan Q, Song Y, Yu C. Leptomeningeal metastasis from central nervous system tumors: A study of classification and stage in the spinal canal of 58 patients. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s11434-012-5262-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Liu HQ, Yin X, Li Y, Zhang J, Wang Y, Tchoyoson Lim C, Feng X. MRI features in children with desmoplastic medulloblastoma. J Clin Neurosci 2012; 19:281-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2011.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2011] [Accepted: 04/02/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Burkhardt JK, Kockro RA, Dohmen-Scheufler H, Woernle CM, Bellut D, Kollias S, Bertalanffy H. Small supratentorial, extraaxial primitive neuroectodermal tumor causing large intracerebral hematoma. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2011; 51:441-4. [PMID: 21701110 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.51.441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A 16-year-old boy presented with an unusual case of a supratentorial, extraaxial small round blue cell tumor of the central nervous system, which was most likely a primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). Preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a large multistage hematoma in the left central region. Intraoperatively, a small, superficial tumorous lesion was found between the sagittal sinus and a large cortical vein hidden by the hematoma. The histological diagnosis was PNET. This tumor is one of the most aggressive intracerebral tumors, not only in children, so treatment strategies must be early, profound, and interdisciplinary. This case represents an important example of atypical extraaxial appearance of this lesion, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cortical or subcortical hemorrhage, since complete resection of this lesion is critical for the successful treatment and outcome.
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- Jan-Karl Burkhardt
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Paldino MJ, Faerber EN, Poussaint TY. Imaging tumors of the pediatric central nervous system. Radiol Clin North Am 2011; 49:589-616, v. [PMID: 21807164 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2011.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) are the second most common neoplasms in children and the leading cause of death in this patient population. The primary objective of this article is to describe the most common pediatric brain tumors and to offer an overview of their respective imaging features, primarily on magnetic resonance imaging. Precise anatomic characterization is essential for developing an appropriate differential diagnosis. Once equipped with this critical information, physicians should be better able to make firm diagnoses, leading to improved disease management and patient outcomes in the setting of CNS tumors of childhood.
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- Michael J Paldino
- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Forbes JA, Chambless LB, Smith JG, Wushensky CA, Lebow RL, Alvarez J, Pearson MM. Use of T2 signal intensity of cerebellar neoplasms in pediatric patients to guide preoperative staging of the neuraxis. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2011; 7:165-74. [PMID: 21284463 PMCID: PMC3777739 DOI: 10.3171/2010.11.peds10312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT The question of whether to obtain routine or selective preoperative imaging of the neuraxis in pediatric patients with cerebellar neoplasms remains a controversial topic. Staging of the neuraxis is generally considered beneficial in patients with neoplasms associated with an elevated risk of leptomeningeal dissemination (LD). When these studies are obtained preoperatively, there is a decrease in the number of false-positive images related to debris in the immediate postoperative period. Additionally, knowledge of the extent of spread has the potential to affect the risk/benefit analysis of aggressive resection. Although the majority of pediatric neurosurgeons surveyed choose to obtain selective preoperative imaging of the neuraxis in cases of cerebellar neoplasms "with findings suggestive of high-grade pathology," an evidence-based protocol in the literature is lacking. The goal of this study was to assess radiological characteristics of tumors with an elevated risk of LD and identify a method to help guide preoperative imaging of the neuraxis. METHODS The authors first reviewed the literature to gain an appreciation of the risk of LD of pediatric cerebellar neoplasms based on underlying histopathology and/or grade. Available evidence indicates preoperative imaging of the neuraxis in patients with Grade I tumors to be of questionable utility. In contrast, evidence suggested that preoperative imaging of the neuraxis in patients with Grades II-IV neoplasms was clinically warranted. The authors then evaluated an extensive base of neuroradiological literature to identify possible MR imaging and/or CT findings with the potential to differentiate Grade I from higher-grade neoplasms in pediatric patients. They analyzed the preoperative radiological findings in 50 pediatric patients who had undergone craniotomy for resection of cerebellar neoplasms at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital since 2003 with reference to 7 chosen radiological criteria. Logistic regression models were fit using radiological features to determine the best predictors of Grades II-IV tumors. Receiver operating characteristic methods were used to identify diagnostic properties of the best predictors. RESULTS The relative T2 signal intensity (RT2SI), an indirect measure of the water content of the solid component of the tumor, was best able to identify neoplasms with an elevated risk of LD. An RT2SI value of 0.71 was selected by the authors as the best operating point on the curve. Of the 31 neoplasms retrospectively designated as hypointense T2-weighted lesions (RT2SI ≤ 0.71), 30 (97%) were Grade II or higher. All medulloblastomas, ependymomas, and high-grade (Grades III and IV) neoplasms were hypointense T2-weighted lesions. Of the 19 T2-weighted hyperintense neoplasms (RT2SI > 0.71), 16 (84%) were Grade I and 3 were Grade II. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of the RT2SI can help predict Grade II-IV tumors at an elevated risk of leptomeningeal spread and guide staging of the neuraxis. Pediatric patients with cerebellar neoplasms found to have an RT2SI of less than or equal to 0.71 are recommended for neuraxis imaging prior to surgery.
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- Jonathan A Forbes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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Forbes JA, Reig AS, Smith JG, Jermakowicz W, Tomycz L, Shay SD, Sun DA, Wushensky CA, Pearson MM. Findings on preoperative brain MRI predict histopathology in children with cerebellar neoplasms. Pediatr Neurosurg 2011; 47:51-9. [PMID: 21921669 PMCID: PMC3219443 DOI: 10.1159/000329627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2010] [Accepted: 05/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The majority of pediatric patients with cerebellar neoplasms harbor pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs), medulloblastomas, or ependymomas. Knowledge of a preoperative likelihood of histopathology in this group of patients has the potential to influence many aspects of care. Previous studies have demonstrated hyperintensity on diffusion-weighted imaging to correlate with medulloblastomas. Recently, measurement of T(2)-weighted signal intensity (T2SI) was shown to be useful in identification of low-grade cerebellar neoplasms. The goal of this study was to assess whether objective findings on these MRI sequences reliably correlated with the underlying histopathology. METHODS We reviewed the radiologic findings of 50 pediatric patients who underwent resection of a cerebellar neoplasm since 2003 at our institution. Region of interest placement was used to calculate the relative diffusion-weighted signal intensity (rDWSI) and relative T2SI (rT2SI) of each neoplasm. RESULTS Tukey's multiple comparison test demonstrated medulloblastomas to have significantly higher rDWSIs than PAs/ependymomas, and PAs to have significantly higher rT2SIs than medulloblastomas/ependymomas. A simple method consisting of sequential measurement of rDWSI and rT2SI to predict histopathology was then constructed. Using this method, 39 of 50 (78%) tumors were accurately predicted. CONCLUSION Measurement of rDWSI and rT2SI using standard MRI of the brain can be used to predict histopathology with favorable accuracy in pediatric patients with cerebellar tumors.
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- Jonathan A Forbes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Furtado SV, Venkatesh PK, Dadlani R, Reddy K, Hegde AS. Adult medulloblastoma and the "dural-tail" sign: rare mimic of a posterior petrous meningioma. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2009; 111:540-3. [PMID: 19285790 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2009.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2008] [Revised: 01/16/2009] [Accepted: 02/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The authors describe clinical and radiological features of a 32-year-old male patient with a posterior fossa lesion. The radiological characteristics resembled an extra-axial lesion; a meningioma, with attachment to the tentorium and petrous bone. The histological diagnosis was classical medulloblastoma. We review literature of this atypical presentation of medulloblastoma and "dural-tail" sign, which can be associated with other benign or malignant lesions. The role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the diagnosis of primitive neuroectodermal tumors is discussed.
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- Sunil V Furtado
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore-560066, India.
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Ebner FH, Roser F, Acioly MA, Schoeber W, Tatagiba M. Intramedullary lesions of the conus medullaris: differential diagnosis and surgical management. Neurosurg Rev 2008; 32:287-300; discussion 300-1. [PMID: 18820958 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-008-0173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2008] [Revised: 08/01/2008] [Accepted: 08/19/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The medullary conus represents a distinct entity of the spinal cord regarding its anatomical, clinical and microsurgical features. An overview of the pathologic processes of this region is provided. Epidemiological, clinical and neuroradiological characteristics of neoplastic (glial tumors, non-glial tumors, metastasis, primary melanomas) and non-neoplastic lesions (granulomatous lesions, abscess, parasitic infections, vascular, demyelinating and dysembryogenetic lesions) are discussed. Main MR imaging characteristics used to differentiate neoplastic from non-neoplastic lesions consist in pathological spinal cord expansion, gadolinium-enhancement and tumoural cyst formation. Management strategies differ substantially, depending on the kind of lesion. According to the suspected pathological entity radical resection, biopsy or conservative treatments are reasonable options. Intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring is a fundamental part of the surgical setting.
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- Florian H Ebner
- Department of Neurosurgery, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tübingen, Germany.
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Delgado I, Rovira Gols A, Martín Martínez C, Escoda MR. [Case imaging: 3. Supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumor]. RADIOLOGIA 2008; 50:332, 337-8. [PMID: 18783657 DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8338(08)71996-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- I Delgado
- Servicio de Radiodiagnòstic, UDIAT, Institut Universitari Parc Taulí-UAB, Corporació Parc Taulí, Sabadell, Barcelona, España.
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Trasimeni G, Lenzi J, Di Biasi C, Anichini G, Salvati M, Raco A. Midline medulloblastoma versus astrocytoma: the position of the superior medullary velum as a sign for diagnosis. Childs Nerv Syst 2008; 24:1037-41. [PMID: 18478236 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-008-0635-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE We wish to describe the position of the superior medullary velum (SMV) in midline posterior fossa tumours as a sign in helping to distinguish between midline medulloblastoma and midline astrocytoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sagittal T1-weighted MRI images of 21 consecutive patients with histologically documented posterior fossa midline astrocytomas (nine cases) and medulloblastomas (12 cases) were reviewed, with respect to the position of the velum medullare superius. RESULTS In all medulloblastomas the SMV was superiorly dislocated; in eight astrocytomas it was anteriorly and/or inferiorly disclocated; only in one astrocytoma the SMV presented upward dislocation. CONCLUSION In the differential diagnosis between medulloblastoma and astrocytoma the upward dislocation of the SMV is strongly suggestive of medulloblastoma.
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- Guido Trasimeni
- Neuroradiology, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Nagar VA, Ye J, Xu M, Ng WH, Yeo TT, Ong PL, Lim CCT. Multivoxel MR Spectroscopic Imaging – Distinguishing Intracranial Tumours from Non-neoplastic Disease. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2008. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v36n5p309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Introduction: Multi-voxel MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) provides chemical metabolite information that can supplement conventional MR imaging in the study of intracranial neoplasia. Our purpose was to use a robust semi-automated spectroscopic analysis to distinguish intracranial tumours from non-neoplastic disease.
Materials and Methods: Twenty intracranial tumours and 15 patients with non-neoplastic disease confirmed on histological examination or serial neuroimaging were studied with 2-dimensional MRSI using point-resolved spectroscopic (PRESS) imaging localisation. Using semi-automated post-processing software, spectra were analysed for peak heights of choline (Cho), creatine (Cr), N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), lactate (Lac) and lipid (Lip). Normalised Cho (nCho) ratios, computed by dividing maximum Cho in the lesion by the normal-appearing brain, were compared between intracranial tumours and non-neoplastic disease. Results: Meningiomas displayed homogenously elevated Cho. Malignant tumours, especially large glioblastoma multiforme, displayed inhomogeneity of metabolites within the tumour. All tumours had elevation of nCho >1 (mean 1.91 ± 0.65), and non-neoplastic diseases had tumour nCho <1 (mean 0.91 ± 0.46), which was significantly lower (P <0.05). Two patients with non-neoplastic lesions, one with subacute cerebral infarction and the other with cryptococcoma, had elevated Cho compared to normal tissue (false positive rate 13%).
Conclusion: Using semi-automated MRSI method, a simplified normalised Cho algorithm provides a method to distinguish intracranial tumours from non-neoplastic disease.
Key words: Brain neoplasm, Magnetic resonance imaging, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Spectroscopy
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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- Affiliated First Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, PR China
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore
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Imaging characteristics of atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor in children compared with medulloblastoma. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2008; 190:809-14. [PMID: 18287456 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.07.3069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of our study was to compare the imaging characteristics of atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor with medulloblastoma and seek distinguishing features that can aid in preoperative diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Preoperative MRI examinations of 55 patients (36 medulloblastomas and 19 atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors) were analyzed retrospectively. Imaging characteristics of atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor and medulloblastoma were assessed with conventional MRI and CT. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) was available in 27 patients (19 medulloblastomas and eight atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors). Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values were calculated for 14 medulloblastomas and six atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors. RESULTS Both atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors in general and infratentorial atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors presented at a younger age than medulloblastomas. Eleven of 19 atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors were infratentorial. Cerebellopontine angle (CPA) involvement was more frequent (8/11, 72.7%) in atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor than in medulloblastoma (4/36, 11.1%) (p < 0.001). Intratumoral hemorrhage was more common in atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor (9/19, 47.4%) than in medulloblastoma (2/36, 5.6%) (p < 0.0001). All atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumors and all medulloblastomas for which DWI was available displayed increased signal intensity on DWI compared with normal brain parenchyma. The mean ADC values for tumor types were not significantly different. CONCLUSION Atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor presents at a younger age than medulloblastoma. Although atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor and medulloblastoma display similar imaging characteristics on conventional MRI, CPA involvement and intratumoral hemorrhage are more common in atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor. If a pediatric posterior fossa mass that displays restricted diffusion is involving the CPA, atypical teratoid-rhabdoid tumor is a more likely consideration than medulloblastoma.
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Oguz KK, Haliloglu G, Alehan D, Topcu M. Recurrent pseudotumoral hemicerebellitis: neuroimaging findings. Pediatr Radiol 2008; 38:462-6. [PMID: 18185927 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-007-0725-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2007] [Revised: 10/30/2007] [Accepted: 10/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We present the case of a 13-year-old girl with pseudotumoral hemicerebellitis that recurred 22 months after the first episode together with conventional MR imaging findings and diffusion-weighted imaging and MR spectroscopy findings. A mirror pattern of involvement was present with the contralateral hemisphere affected in the second episode. Recurrent hemicerebellitis is unique and recognition of the radiological findings allows accurate diagnosis that can be a challenge clinically.
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- Kader K Oguz
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, 06100 Ankara, Turkey.
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