Diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MR imaging of intracranial metastases

Ercan N., Gultekin S., Celik H., Tali T., Oner Y., Erbas G.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY, vol.25, no.5, pp.761-765, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.761-765
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Postcontrast fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) imaging effectively depicts parenchymal and leptomeningeal metastases, as reported in limited patient groups. We compared postcontrast T1-weighted (T1W) and FLAIR imaging in a larger group.