Diffusion weighted imaging in radiation necrosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Astrocytoma
- Cerebellar Neoplasms
- Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Necrosis
- Pons
- Radiation Injuries
- Radiotherapy