Diffusion weighted imaging in radiation necrosis

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作者
Biousse, V
Newman, NJ
Hunter, SB
Hudgins, PA
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[1] Emory Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
[2] Emory Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol Surg, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
[3] Emory Univ, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
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10.1136/jnnp.74.3.382
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
This case report suggests that magnetic resonance imaging with diffusion weighted imaging may help distinguish between tumour recurrence and radiation induced necrosis in patients previously treated for a brain tumour.
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页码:382 / 384
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