Intratumoral dark lesions on T2*-weighted GE MR imaging and other hemorrhagic findings

Signs Relating to Intratumoral HemorrhageIntratumoral Dark Lesions on T2*-Weighted GE MR ImagingP Value
YesNo
Intratumoral high intensity on T1-weighted FSE MR imaging<.02*
        Yes71
        No512
Intratumoral dark lesions on T2-weighted FSE MR imaging<.01*
        Yes81
        No412
Intraoperative findings of intratumoral hemorrhage<.001*
        Yes†100
        No213
Histologic findings of intratumoral hemorrhage<.001*
        Yes‡124
        No09

  • Note:—GE indicates gradient-echo; FSE, fast spin-echo.

  • * Statistically significant.

  • † Cysts including xanthochromic fluid, liquefied hematoma, and coagulation.

  • ‡ Positive histologic hemorrhagic finding (++ or +).