Role of diffusion-weighted imaging in skull base lesions: A pictorial review

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The neuroradiology journal

Abstract

Skull base lesions can be related to wide number of pathologies including infections, benign and malignant tumors. Accurate diagnosis and differentiation between these entities is important for prompt and appropriate treatment. However, computed tomography and routine magnetic resonance imaging techniques only provide information on the extent of the lesions, with limited ability to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. Diffusion-weighted imaging can help in many such situations by providing additional information, including help in differentiating benign from malignant lesions, so that appropriate treatment can be initiated. In this review article, we illustrate the imaging findings of the spectrum of skull base lesions, emphasizing the role of diffusion-weighted imaging in this domain.

First Page

370

Last Page

384

DOI

10.1177/1971400917709624

Publication Date

8-1-2017

Identifier

28631996 (pubmed); PMC5524278 (pmc); 10.1177/1971400917709624 (doi)

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