Differentiation Among Metastatic Brain Tumors, Radiation Necroses, and Brain Abscesses Using Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) were evaluated for differentiating metastatic brain tumors, radiation necroses, and brain abscesses. Twelve histologically verified lesions in 12 patients were studied using preoperative MRI and proton MRS. The signal...

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Main Authors: Yan-Fen Hwang, Shiuh-Lin Hwang, Aij-Lie Kwan, Shen-Long Howng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2004-09-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09701822