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Differentiation of typical and atypical meningiomas using magnetic resonance imaging
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Naseed, Mohammad Nazir, Imran Rafiq, Suhail Shaheen, Feroze Dar, Musaib Ahmad |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Abstract | Background: Meningiomas are the most common intracranial neoplasms. They are usually homogeneously enhancing extraaxial masses. However, 10% of meningiomas are atypical with different imaging appearance. Distinguishing typical from atypical meningiomas on imaging is highly important in surgical and treatment planning. Materials and Methods: Our study was a retrospective one comprising twenty cases each of pathologically proven typical and atypical meningiomas excluding enplaque lesions. Magnetic resonance images were reviewed with each of the lesions showed as dural-based enhancing mass. Individual features analyzed were age, gender, maximum size, location, signal characteristics on T1, T2 weighted, susceptibility weighted imaging , diffusion-weighted, apparent diffusion coefficient, contrast-enhanced T1, interface with adjacent brain tissue, signal changes in adjacent brain tissue, and changes in overlying bone. Aim: The aim of the study is to retrospectively assess the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of pathologically proven typical and atypical meningiomas. Results: Magnetic resonance features such as diffusion restriction, bony changes in form of destruction, indistinct interface with brain parenchyma, heterogeneous postcontrast enhancement, and edematous changes >6 mm thick in adjacent brain parenchyma were in favor of atypical meningioma. Conclusion: MRI has the ability to differentiate typical and atypical meningiomas based on imaging appearance which is important in surgical and treatment planning. |
| Related Links | https://www.mmjonweb.org/article.asp?issn=2070-1128;year=2021;volume=20;issue=1;spage=17;epage=20;aulast=Nazir;type=2 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 20701128 |
| DOI | 10.4103/mj.mj_36_20 |
| Journal | Mustansiriya Medical Journal |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 20 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Publisher Date | 2021-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Neuroimaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Meningioma Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Mustansiriya Medical Journal, Volume 20, Issue 1 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |