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. 2023:1416:21-33.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-29750-2_3.

Imaging Characteristics of Meningiomas

Norbert Galldiks  1   2   3 , Elke Hattingen  4 , Karl-Josef Langen  5   6   7 , Jörg C Tonn  8
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Imaging Characteristics of Meningiomas

Norbert Galldiks et al. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2023.

Abstract

Contemporary neuroimaging of meningiomas has largely relied on computed tomography, and more recently magnetic resonance imaging. While these modalities are frequently used in nearly all clinical settings where meningiomas are treated for the routine diagnosis and follow-up of these tumors, advances in neuroimaging have provided novel opportunities for prognostication and treatment planning (including both surgical planning and radiotherapy planning). These include perfusion MRIs, and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging modalities. Here we will summarize the contemporary uses for neuroimaging in meningiomas, and future applications of novel, cutting edge imaging techniques that may be routinely implemented in the future to enable more precise treatment of these challenging tumors.

Keywords: Computed tomography; DOTATATE; Magnetic resonance imaging; Positron emission tomography; Radiomics.

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