ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Ventriculography
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Gadolinium DTPA
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report intrathecal use of gadolinium DTPA for MRI of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In two patients with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, we injected 0.01 mmol gadolinium DTPA into the lateral ventricle via an Ommaya device. Coronal T1-weighted images of the head were obtained at 0.2 T prior to and after injection. There was pronounced enhancement of CSF close to the injection site, allowing good delineation of CSF and surrounding brain tissue. No side effects occurred. MRI with intrathecal administration of highly diluted gadolinium DTPA may be a promising alternative to conventional investigation of CSF-filled cavities using iodinated X-ray contrast media or radionuclides.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340050436
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