Pediatric Brain Tumors

Mar 18, 2017 by in NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING Comments Off on Pediatric Brain Tumors

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 •…

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Hypoxic-Ischemic Injuries

Mar 18, 2017 by in NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING Comments Off on Hypoxic-Ischemic Injuries

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…

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Adult Brain Tumors

Mar 18, 2017 by in NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING Comments Off on Adult Brain Tumors

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…

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MR Spectroscopy in Brain Infections

Mar 18, 2017 by in NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING Comments Off on MR Spectroscopy in Brain Infections

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…

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Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Mar 18, 2017 by in NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING Comments Off on Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) provides information on neuronal and axonal viability, energetics of cellular structures, and status of cellular membranes. Proton MRS appeals to clinicians and scientists because its application…

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