[Towards more precision in the therapy of brain tumors. Possibilities and limits of MRI].

Abstract

Due to the introduction of advanced functional and spectroscopic magnetic resonance (MR) sequences, MR imaging has gained significant importance in neuro-oncology. In contrast to recent years when neuro-oncological imaging was mostly limited to contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images, advanced MR methods provide direct visualization and assessment of tumor pathophysiology. This article summarizes the most relevant MR methods for neuro-oncological imaging and highlights the pathophysiological background as well as potential clinical applications. Ultimately, this article gives a glimpse into the future and introduces potential applications of ultra-high field MRI.

• Authors: A Radbruch, E Hattingen
• Journal: Der Nervenarzt (Nervenarzt) Vol. 86 Issue 6 Pg. 701-2, 704-9 (Jun 2015) ISSN: 1433-0407 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Auf dem Weg zu mehr Präzision in der Hirntumortherapie : Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der MR-Bildgebung.
• PMID: 26017379 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Brain Neoplasms (pathology, therapy)
• Drug Monitoring (methods, trends)
• Forecasting
• Humans
• Image Enhancement (methods)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (methods, trends)
• Prognosis
• Radiotherapy, Image-Guided (methods, trends)
• Surgery, Computer-Assisted (methods, trends)
• Treatment Outcome