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Neuro MR Problem Solving
Elias R. Melhem, Organizer


Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 10:30 - 12:30
Last updated 20 February 2009

Overview:
This session has four parts:
• A review of the advanced MRI techniques used in the evaluation of brain neoplasms. These include diffusion tensor imaging, perfusion imaging, spectroscopic imaging, and BOLD imaging.
• Diagnostic algorithms, which identify the role of advanced MRI methods in diagnosis of enhancing and unenhancing mass lesions in the brain.
• The role of advanced imaging in pre- and post- treatment monitoring and management of patients with brain neoplasms.
• The future role of multi-variable pixel-wise analyses of multiple advanced imaging modalities in the diagnosis and delineation of brain neoplasms.

 
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• Implement DTI, perfusion and MR spectroscopy in brain neoplasms;
• Recognize the role of DTI, perfusion and MR spectroscopy in evaluation of brain neoplasms;
• Identify limitations of DTI, perfusion and MR spectroscopy in evaluation of brain neoplasms; and
• Apply an algorithmic approach to the evaluation of brain neoplasms-based advanced MR imaging.