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Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of physiological magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in differentiatingtype and grades of tumor and correlation with prospective histopathology results.Materials and Methods: We evaluated 70 patients in 3-tesla MRI preoperatively using conventional and physiological MRsequences (diffusion, perfusion, and spectroscopy) of common brain tumors who were prospectively confirmed by histopathology.Post-imaging analysis was done by available software and ratio was calculated. Data were expressed as mean ± standarddeviation and median (range) and Kolmogorov–Smirnov analysis was used to check distribution. Multiple statistical tests wereapplied and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted wherever feasible.Results: We obtained a significant difference in spectroscopic parameters, relative cerebral blood volume, and apparent diffusioncoefficient values between different tumor groups and also between different tumor grades. ROC curve plotted among groupsshowed sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic capability. Time-intensity curve showed a significant difference between differenttumor groups and correlation with grades of tumor.Conclusion: We propose an algorithm for differentiating different types and grades of common brain tumor using physiologicalMRI in addition to conventional MR sequences.
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Shift work disrupts the body's circadian rhythms and increases the risk of health problems. Despite evidence of neuropsychological disturbances in shift workers (SW), the brain functional status as measured by brain perfusion in chronic shift work has not been evaluated previously. We investigated the regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in SW using perfusion MRI (pMRI) and evaluated the relationships between altered rCBF and sleep, mood, psychometric measures, and quality of life. METHODS: Fifteen rotational SW and 15 day workers (DW) were enrolled. The participants were all female nurses working at a university-affiliated hospital. During 2 weeks of actigraphy they underwent pMRI scanning and psychometric testing on the last day immediately after working. Demographic characteristics, insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and mood were compared between the groups. RESULTS: The participants were aged 35.3±2.9 years (mean±SD) and had been performing their current work for more than 2 years. The demographic characteristics did not differ between SW and DW, but the levels of insomnia, anxiety, depression, and hyperactivity-restlessness in psychometric measures were higher in SW than in DW. Cerebral perfusion in SW was significantly decreased in the cuneus, fusiform/parahippocampal gyri, and cerebellum of the right hemisphere, while it was increased in the inferior occipital gyrus of the left hemisphere. Perfusion changes in SW were significantly correlated with depression and insomnia severity. The onset and duration irregularity of sleep among SW were related to insomnia, mood, hyperactivity/ restlessness, and quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: SW experience considerably more insomnia and mood disturbances than do DW, and this is significantly related to perfusion changes in multiple brain areas.
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Female , Humans , Actigraphy , Anxiety , Brain , Cerebellum , Cerebrovascular Circulation , Circadian Rhythm , Depression , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Occipital Lobe , Perfusion , Psychometrics , Psychomotor Agitation , Quality of Life , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo investigate whether the T1-weighted dynamic contrast-enhanced perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (DCEPMRI) technique can help to delineate the clinical target volume of brain glioma patients.MethodsThe DCE T1-weighted images from 28 glioma patients were collected after GdDTPA was injected.After the acquired images were processed and analyzed using modified Tofts-Kermode'two compartment analysis model and de-convolution method,the value and its pseudo mapping of quantitative parameter Ktrans related to microvascular permeability were obtained.The tumor size in the largest diameter slice measured both in routine enhanced MRI and Ktrans mapping of T1-weighted DCEPMRI were compared.ResultsThe vascular permeability and tumor infiltration was lower in low grade glioma,the difference of the tumor size between T1-weighted DCEPMRI and routine enhanced MRI reached 0.2％ -0.3％ there was significant difference of tumor size between T1 -weighted DCEPMRI and routine enhanced MRI ( grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ grade with 2.93 cm2∶2.46 cm2(t=6.90,P=0.000) and 4.18 cm2∶3.21 cm2(t=10.22,P=0.000) ).While in high grade glioma,the vascular permeability and the tumor infiltration were higher,the difference of the tumor size between T1-weighted DCEPMRI and routine enhanced MRI reached 25％ - 26％( the size of grade Ⅲ and Ⅳ were 6.46 cm2 vs 5.48 cm2 ( t =10.83,P =0.000) and 8.26 cm2 vs 6.52 cm2(t =18.53,P =0.000) ).ConclusionsThe pseudo mapping of quantitative parameter Ktrans related to microvascular permeability acquired by T1-weighted DCEPMRI reflect the infiltrating circumscription in glioma,T1-weighted DCEPMRI can provide more information in delineation the clinical target volume,and it can be used as a new method for tumor volume evaluation.
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Primary lymphoma of the breast is a rare occurrence because of the paucity of lymphoid tissue in the breast and is an even rarer entity in the male breast. Imaging, along with tissue diagnosis goes a long way in diagnosing breast lymphoma which has a significantly different management scheme than other breast neoplasms with respect to radio-chemotherapy rather than surgical resection. We present a case of primary male breast lymphoma which was evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging as well as other conventional imaging modalities and was treated by chemotherapy with a 7-month follow-up.
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Humans , Male , Breast , Breast Neoplasms , Follow-Up Studies , Lymphoid Tissue , Lymphoma , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Magnetic Resonance ImagingABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a espectroscopia de prótons e o estudo dinâmico do contraste por ressonância magnética na diferenciação dos tumores musculoesqueléticos benignos e malignos. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 55 pacientes com tumores musculoesqueléticos (27 malignos e 28 benignos). Os exames foram realizados em aparelho de ressonância magnética de 1.5 T com protocolo convencional e espectroscopia de prótons com TE de 135 ms. O estudo dinâmico do contraste foi adquirido pela sequência T1 gradiente-eco após a administração intravenosa de gadolínio. Curvas de intensidade de sinal versus tempo e valores de slope foram calculados. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste de Levene, seguido pelo teste t de Student, além dos testes qui-quadrado de Pearson e exato de Fischer. RESULTADOS: A sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia da espectroscopia de prótons foram, respectivamente, de 87,5 por cento, 92,3 por cento e 90,9 por cento (p < 0,0001). Além disso, houve significativa diferença entre o valor quantitativo da curva entre as lesões benignas (média de 27,5 por cento por minuto) e malignas (média de 110,9 por cento por minuto) (p < 0,0001). CONCLUSÃO: Os estudos quantitativo e qualitativo da análise dinâmica do contraste por ressonância magnética associados à presença do pico de colina são úteis na diferenciação dos tumores musculoesqueléticos em benignos e malignos.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the role of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy and dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in the differentiation between malignant and benign musculoskeletal tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-five patients with musculoskeletal tumors (27 malignant and 28 benign) were studied. The examinations were performed in a 1.5 T magnetic resonance scanner with standard protocol, and single voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy with 135 msec echo time. The dynamic contrast study was performed using T1-weighted gradient-echo sequence after intravenous gadolinium injection. Timesignal intensity curves and slope values were calculated. The statistical analysis was performed with the Levene's test, followed by a Student's t-test, besides the Pearson's chi-squared and Fischer's exact tests. RESULTS: Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were, respectively, 87.5 percent, 92.3 percent and 90.9 percent (p < 0.0001). Statistically significant difference was observed in the slope ( percent/min) between benign (mean, 27.5 percent/min) and malignant (mean, 110.9 percent/min) lesions (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: The time-intensity curve and slope values using dynamic-enhanced perfusion magnetic resonance imaging in association with the presence of choline peak demonstrated by single voxel magnetic resonance spectroscopy study are useful in the differentiation between malignant and benign musculoskeletal tumors.