Synopsis

Keywords: Neuro: Brain, Contrast mechanisms: fMRI, Contrast mechanisms: Spectroscopy

Extent of tumor resection (EOR) is strongly correlated with both progression-free and overall survival in both low and high grade gliomas. A tumor location in the vicinity of eloquent cortex demands precise functional mapping to make accurate assessment of risks of surgical resection versus tumor progression (and alternative treatments), which is currently based on subdural electrocortical stimulation (ECS) as the gold standard.
This talk will discuss recent developments of advanced peri-surgical neuroimaging techniques to diagnose brain tumors and guide treatment, including fMRI, MRSI, hyperpolarized MRI, deuterium MRI and PET.