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. 2007 Apr;48(3):327-30.
doi: 10.1080/02841850701199967.

Magnetic resonance elastography of brain tumors: preliminary results

L Xu  1 , Y Lin, J C Han, Z N Xi, H Shen, P Y Gao
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Magnetic resonance elastography of brain tumors: preliminary results

L Xu et al. Acta Radiol. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the potential value of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in evaluating the consistency of brain tumors.

Material and methods: Six patients with known solid brain tumor underwent brain MRE studies. Consistency of brain tumors was evaluated at surgery. Correspondence of MRE evaluation with operative result was studied.

Results: The elasticity of tumors in six patients evaluated by MRE agreed with the tumor consistency given by the operative results.

Conclusion: MRE could be used as an imaging technique for noninvasive assessment of the consistency of brain tumor in vivo.

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