Perfusion MRI predicts malignant transformation of benign brain tumors

May 16, 2008 Perfusion MRI predicts malignant transformation of benign brain tumors H. A. Abella -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perfusion-weighted MR imaging can anticipate the transformation of low-grade gliomas into malignant tumors up to a year earlier than other imaging tests, according to British researchers. MRI could help determine which patients may benefit more from aggressive treatment. Albeit benign and slow growing, almost all low-grade gliomas turn into malignant brain tumors within years. But the precise stage of that transformation is unpredictable.

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