use of ct and mri in evaluation of primary brain tumors in saudi arabia

ABSTRACT

Background: Imaging plays a crucial function in the management of patients with brain tumors. The technical improvement of computed tomography [CT] and magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] with the advancement of, brand-new imaging techniques highly enhanced the detection and characterization of brain tumors. This comprehensive review of literature is aimed to discuss the roles of MRI and CT in the diagnosis and evaluation of primary brain tumors, we attempted to discuss the advantage and disadvantage of each modality and which is more effective in this matter