Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is one of the most important paraclinical tools for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), and monitoring of disease progression and treatment response. This article provides…
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) has allowed in vivo demonstration of axonal architecture and connectivity. This technique has set the stage for numerous studies on normal and abnormal connectivity and their role…
MRI is currently the best imaging modality to assess myelin maturation in the human brain. Myelin is the insulator for nerves and is present in both the peripheral nervous system…
Neurodegenerative dementias are characterized by elevated myoinositol and decreased N -acetylaspartate (NAA) levels. The increase in myoinositol seems to precede decreasing NAA levels in Alzheimer’s diseases. NAA/ myo -inositol ratio…
Pediatric brain tumors are the most common solid tumor of childhood. This article focuses on the metabolic signature of common pediatric brain tumors using MR spectroscopic analyses. Key points •…
Hypoxic ischemic injuries are a very common clinical situation in the pediatric population. This article focuses on the metabolic signature of hypoxic ischemic injuries and metabolic indicators of prognosis. Key…
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS) may be helpful in suggesting tumor histology and tumor grade and may better define tumor extension and the ideal site for biopsy compared with conventional…
Infection of the central nervous system can be life-threatening and hence requires early diagnostic support for its optimal management. Routine definitive laboratory diagnostic tests can be time-consuming and delay definitive…
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a powerful clinical tool for investigating the metabolic characteristics of neurologic diseases. Proton ( 1 H)-MRS is the most commonly used and widely available method….
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H-MRS) is an unconventional technique that allows noninvasive characterization of metabolic abnormalities in the central nervous system. 1 H-MRS provides important insights into the…
