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Title:

Increase in FLAIR Signal of the Fluid Within the Resection Cavity as Early Recurrence Marker: Also Valid for Brain Metastases?

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Bette, Stefanie; Gempt, Jens; Wiestler, Benedikt; Huber, Thomas; Specht, Hanno; Meyer, Bernhard; Zimmer, Claus; Kirschke, Jan S; Boeckh-Behrens, Tobias
Abstract:
Purpose Increase in FLAIR signal of the fluid within the resection cavity is described as a highly specific and early sign for tumor recurrence in gliomas. The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of FLAIR signal increase in partially or completely resected brain metastases. Materials and Methods 209 cases of surgery for brain metastases were assessed. 41 cases with at least two follow-up MRIs were retrospectively included in this study. Quantitative and qualitative assessment of...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Rofo
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
189
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
63-70
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-0042-119686
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28002859
Print-ISSN:
1438-9029
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Neuroradiologie (Prof. Zimmer); Klinik und Poliklinik für RadioOnkologie und Strahlentherapie; Neurochirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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