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Review
. 2009 Oct 2;9 Spec No A(Special issue A):S10-3.
doi: 10.1102/1470-7330.2009.9003.

Tumor-like lesions of the brain

Thierry A G M Huisman  1
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Review

Tumor-like lesions of the brain

Thierry A G M Huisman. Cancer Imaging. .

Abstract

Differentiation between tumors and tumor-like lesions of the central nervous system is essential for planning adequate treatment and for estimating outcome and future prognosis. Neuroimaging fulfills an essential role in the correct differentiation between both entities. The radiologist should be aware of all non-neoplastic pathologies and diseases that may mimic tumors. High-end anatomic and functional neuroimaging tools integrating multiple modalities and clinical correlation is mandatory. In the current review, frequent tumor-like lesions are discussed.

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