Atypical imaging appearances of intracranial meningiomas

Meningiomas are the commonest primary, non-glial intracranial tumours. The diagnosis is often correctly predicted from characteristic imaging appearances. This paper presents some examples of atypical imaging appearances that may cause diagnostic confusion.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 2007-01, Vol.62 (1), p.10-17
Hauptverfasser:	O'Leary, S, Adams, W.M, Parrish, R.W, Mukonoweshuro, W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Angiography Biological and medical sciences Contrast Media Gadolinium Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical sciences Meningeal Neoplasms - blood supply Meningeal Neoplasms - diagnosis Meningeal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Meningioma - blood supply Meningioma - diagnosis Meningioma - diagnostic imaging Neurology Radiology Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Zusammenfassung:	Meningiomas are the commonest primary, non-glial intracranial tumours. The diagnosis is often correctly predicted from characteristic imaging appearances. This paper presents some examples of atypical imaging appearances that may cause diagnostic confusion.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/j.crad.2006.09.009