Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Characterisation of Intra-Cranial Ring Enhancing Lesions in Correlation with MR Spectroscopy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background & Objectives: This study is intended to study the characteristic imaging findings in various ring enhancing lesions which help in their characterization. Methods: 50 patients (males=31; females=19 ) were evaluated in this study conducted at Krishna hospital & medical research centre, Karad from Aug 2015 to Aug 2017 over a period of 2 years. MRI along with MRS was performed using SIEMENS AVANTO 1.5 T in patients ranging from ages of 4-80 years. Results: Out of the 50 patients evaluated 18 cases were tuberculomas, 12 were NCC, 5 abscesses, 10 metastasis & amp; 5 cases of primary CNS neoplasia. Seizures were most common presenting complaint seen in 42 cases (84 percent). Tuberculomas were found to be most commonly occurring lesions in this part of western Maharashtra Interpretation & Conclusion: MRI is the most sensitive modality in the characterization of intracranial ring enhancing lesions – RELs. It shows characteristic imaging findings which helps in differentiating the various RELs. MRI plays a critical role in patient management by suggesting the correct diagnosis based on characterisitic imaging findings.
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Harshwardhan Thite
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