ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Spinal cord ependymoma
;
Positron emission tomography
;
(11C-methyl)-L-methionine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract An intramedullary spinal cord ependymoma was studied by positron emission tomography (PET) using (11C-methyl)-L-methionine (11C-Met). MRI showed a homogeneously enhancing tumour at C6–T2 with cysts at its rostral and caudal ends. Sagittal PET images demonstrated high 11C-Met uptake in the solid portion of the tumour, particularly ventrally at C7-T2, where viable tumour cells proliferated in association with abundant perforating vessels. Met-PET would appear useful for delineating the viable portion of intramedullary ependymomas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00593221
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