The application of contrast agents in the evaluation of neoplasms of the central nervous system.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance evaluation of central nervous system neoplasms has improved tremendously since the introduction of gadolinium-based contrast agents. The optimal application of these agents in clinical imaging, however, has not been well established. The article discusses the recent application of these agents to a number of intracranial neoplasms, including metastases, gliomas, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neurinomas/cerebellopontine angle tumors.

• Authors: W T Yuh, D J Fisher, H D Nguyen, E T Tali, N A Mayr
• Journal: Topics in magnetic resonance imaging : TMRI (Top Magn Reson Imaging) Vol. 4 Issue 4 Pg. 1-6 (Sep 1992) ISSN: 0899-3459 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1419031 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Contrast Media
• Organometallic Compounds
• Pentetic Acid
• Gadolinium
• Gadolinium DTPA

Topics

• Brain Neoplasms (diagnosis, secondary)
• Cerebellar Neoplasms (diagnosis)
• Cerebellopontine Angle
• Contrast Media
• Gadolinium
• Gadolinium DTPA
• Glioma (diagnosis)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Neuroma, Acoustic (diagnosis)
• Organometallic Compounds
• Pentetic Acid
• Pituitary Neoplasms (diagnosis)