Gd DTPA. Clinical efficacy

Radiographics. 1988 Jan;8(1):147-59. doi: 10.1148/radiographics.8.1.3353531.

Abstract

Both the diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of the MRI diagnosis of central nervous system neoplasms appear to be improved by the administration of a paramagnetic contrast agent, Gd DTPA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Gadolinium*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Meningioma / diagnosis*
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / diagnosis*
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid*

Substances

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA