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Intracranial meningiomas: magnetic resonance imaging findings in 78 cases
Gasparetto, Emerson L; Leite, Claudia da Costa; Lucato, Leandro T; Barros, Cristiano Ventorin de; Marie, Sueli K. N; Santana, Pedro; Aguiar, Paulo Henrique Pires de; Rosemberg, Sérgio.
  • Gasparetto, Emerson L; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departments of Radiology. São Paulo. BR
  • Leite, Claudia da Costa; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departments of Radiology. São Paulo. BR
  • Lucato, Leandro T; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departments of Radiology. São Paulo. BR
  • Barros, Cristiano Ventorin de; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Departments of Radiology. São Paulo. BR
  • Marie, Sueli K. N; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Santana, Pedro; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Aguiar, Paulo Henrique Pires de; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Rosemberg, Sérgio; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Pathology. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3a): 610-614, set. 2007. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-460796
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To present the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings of 78 patients with meningiomas diagnosed in a single institution.

METHOD:

78 patients with histological proven intracranial meningioma were studied. There were 52 female and 26 male patients (median=56 years). All MR imaging examinations were performed with 1.5-T MR imaging unit with standard protocol. The images were studied by two neuroradiologists, who reached the decisions regarding the findings by consensus.

RESULTS:

Most of the tumors showed low signal on T1- (60 percent) and high signl on T2- (68 percent) and FLAIR (69 percent) weighted images. Also, the lesions showed heterogeneous signal on T1 (60 percent), T2 (68 percent) and FLAIR (64 percent) sequences. After contrast administration, 83 percent (n=65) of the tumors presented acentuated and 17 percent (n=13) showed moderate enhancement. The tumors were located in the frontal lobe in 44 percent of the cases, in the parietal lobe in 35 percent, the occipital lobe in 19 percent and the temporal lobe in 12 percent of the patients. Areas of vasogenic edema around the tumors were seen in 90 percent of the cases. Twenty six per cent of the cases showed bone infiltration, and the dural tail sign was seen in 59 percent of the tumors.

CONCLUSION:

Intracranial meningiomas usually show heterogeneous low signal on T1- and high signal on T2-weighted and FLAIR images, with intense enhancement after contrast administration. The frontal and parietal lobes are commonly affected. In addition, brain edema, dural tail sign and bone infiltration are the most frequent associated findings.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Apresentar os achados de ressonância magnética (RM) de 78 pacientes com meningioma intracraniano diagnosticados numa única instituição.

MÉTODO:

78 pacientes com diagnóstico histológico de meningioma intracraniano foram estudados. Cinqüenta e dois eram femininos e 26 masculinos (mediana=56 anos). Todos os exames de RM foram realizados num aparelho de 1.5 Tesla, com protocolo padrão. As imagens foram avaliadas por dois neurorradiologistas, os quais estabeleceram os achados por consenso.

RESULTADOS:

A maioria dos tumores apresentou baixo sinal em T1 (60 por cento) e alto sinal em T2 (68 por cento) e FLAIR (69 por cento). Além disso, as lesões demonstraram sinal heterogêneo em T1 (60 por cento), T2 (68 por cento) e FLAIR (64 por cento). Após a administração intravenosa de contraste, 83 por cento dos tumores apresentaram realce acentuado e 17 por cento moderado. Os tumores estavam localizados no lobo frontal em 44 por cento dos casos, no parietal em 35 por cento, no occipital em 19 por cento e no lobo temporal em 12 por cento dos casos. Areas de edema vasogênico foram observadas em 90 por cento dos pacientes. Vinte e seis por cento dos casos apresentaram sinais de infiltração óssea e o sinal da cauda dural foi visto em 59 por cento dos tumores.

CONCLUSÃO:

Meningiomas intracranianos em geral apresentam sinal heterogêneo, baixo em T1 e alto em T2 e FLAIR, com intenso realce pelo contraste. Os lobos frontais e parietais são com freqüência acometidos. Além disso, edema vasogênico, sinal da cauda dural e infiltração óssea são os achados associados mais comuns.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brain Neoplasms / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Meningioma Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brain Neoplasms / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Meningioma Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR