Hayes, L. L., Alazraki, A., Wasilewski-Masker, K., Jones, R. A., Porter, D. A. and Palasis, S. (2016) Diffusion-weighted imaging using readout-segmented EPI reveals Bony metastases from neuroblastoma. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 38(7), e263-e266. (doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000643) (PMID:27571120)
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Abstract
Identifying neuroblastoma (NBL) metastases is crucial to treatment and prognosis. Metaiodobenzylguanidine and Tc99M bone scans are standard for identifying bony metastases but can underestimate disease. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the spine has shown promise in evaluating bony metastases but has been limited by artifacts. Readout-segmented echo planar imaging is a technique for DWI that minimizes artifacts allowing for improved identification of spinal disease. This report illustrates the utility of DWI of the spine using readout-segmented echo planar imaging in the detection of bony NBL metastases in a child, lending support that DWI should be included in magnetic resonance imaging scans for NBL.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Porter, Professor David |
Authors: | Hayes, L. L., Alazraki, A., Wasilewski-Masker, K., Jones, R. A., Porter, D. A., and Palasis, S. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
Journal Name: | Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
Publisher: | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
ISSN: | 1077-4114 |
ISSN (Online): | 1536-3678 |
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