Abstract
We used 8-T high-spatial-resolution gradient-echo MR imaging to directly visualize microvascularity in pathologically proved glioblastoma multiforme. Images were compared with 1.5-T high-spatial-resolution fast spin-echo T2-weighted images and digital subtraction angiograms. Preliminary data indicate that 8-T high-spatial-resolution MR imaging may enable the identification of areas of abnormal microvascularity in glioblastoma multiforme that are not visible with other routine clinical techniques.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angiography, Digital Subtraction
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Brain Neoplasms / blood supply*
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Glioblastoma / blood supply*
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Glioblastoma / diagnosis
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Glioblastoma / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Male
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Microcirculation / pathology
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Neovascularization, Pathologic / diagnosis
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Neovascularization, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging