Abstract
Functional neuroimaging provides means to understand the relationship between brain structure and associated functions. Functional MR (fMR) imaging can offer a unique insight into preoperative planning for central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms by identifying areas of the brain effected or spared by the neoplasm. BOLD (blood-oxygen-level–dependent) fMR imaging can be reliably used to map eloquent cortex presurgically and is sufficiently accurate for neurosurgical planning. In patients with brain tumors undergoing neurosurgical intervention, fMR imaging can decrease postoperative morbidity. This article discusses the applications, significance, and interpretation of BOLD fMR imaging, and its applications in presurgical planning for CNS neoplasms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1189-1198 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Radiologic clinics of North America |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BOLD fMR imaging
- Neurovascular uncoupling
- Sensorimotor
- fMR imaging brain mapping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging