CT and MR Imaging Features of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze CT and MR imaging features of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor(DNT),so that to improve its diagnostic accuracy.Methods CT and MRI fidnings of DNT in 10 cases proved surgically and pathologically were retrospectively reviewed.Results All lesions were located in the super-tentorial gray matter regions or involved the cererbral certex mainly.The lesions were round,lobular,triangular or irregular pseudocystic masses with definite borders mostly.The lesions were hypointense on T_1WI and hyperintense on T_2WI.On fluid attenuated inversion recovery weighted images,the hyperintense "ring sign" and septa of the lesions were seen.On diffuse-weighted images(DWI),the lesions were hypointense or slight hypointense.On MR spectroscopy,NAA of the lesions slightly decreased.There were no peripheral edema and mass effect with well-demarcated.7 lesions had no enhancement and 3 lesions had slight unhomogeneous enhancement after administration of contrast medium.The lesions in 2 cases on plain CT showed low attenuation and one had calcification inside the lesion.Conclusion DNTs are of typical neuroradiologic features,that may be helpful for the diagnosis of which preoperatively.