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Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Other imaging studies for atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor include magnetic resonance spectroscopy, which demonstrates elevated choline and N-Acetylaspartate.
Other Imaging Studies
Other Imaging Studies
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Magnetic resonance spectroscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis of atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor.
- Findings on MR spectroscopy include:[1]
- Choline: Increased
- N-Acetylaspartate: Increased
References
References
- ↑ MRI brain radiographic features of Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour. Dr Bruno Di Muzio and A.Prof Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/atypical-teratoidrhabdoid-tumour. Accessed on December 16, 2015
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