Study on CT and MRI Correlation of Pediatric Brain Tumors: In A Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: In the pediatric population the central nervous system (CNS) is common site for the development of solid neoplasms exceeded only by leukaemia. Of all primary brain tumors, 15-20% arise in childhood. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) represent the two most important and commonly used imaging modalities. With the advent of CT in neuro radiology, direct images of the brain started. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for evaluating patients who have symptoms and signs suggestive of brain tumor. Aims and objective: Correlation of pediatric brain tumors by CT scan and MRI imaging for accurate diagnosis in relation to age and sex. To find out most common brain tumors in pediatric age group. Material and methods: The present study was carried out in the department of Radiology, Patna Medical college hospital during year June 2015 to Dec 2015. 50 cases with clinical symptoms of intracranial space occupying mass were referred for CT scan and MRI. Results and Discussion: Out of 50 cases, 46 cases had been accurately diagnosed as brain tumors by CT scan and MRI. Male occupied 58% of the case and female occupied 42%. Peak age group for pediatric brain tumors was 5-10 years of age group (46%) and least common affected age group was 0-2 years (4%). Pilocystic astrocytoma constituted the maximum number of patients in our study. Conclusion: MRI remains superior sensitivity in tumor localization in diagnosis over CT scan.
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Sanjeev Suman, Babita A, G. N. Singh
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