Abnormal diffusion-weighted MRI in medulloblastoma: does it reflect small cell histology?

Pediatr Radiol. 1999 Jul;29(7):524-6. doi: 10.1007/s002470050636.

Abstract

A 12-year-old boy presented with the classic CT and MRI findings of medulloblastoma and the unusual finding of increased signal on diffusion MRI. The small-cell histology of medulloblastoma may account for the increased signal seen on diffusion MRI. Diffusion MRI with echoplanar technique may be useful in evaluation of these tumors and metastatic disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology*