Advanced Imaging in Neuro-Oncology

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the gold standard imaging technique used for diagnosing and grading brain tumors, as well as for imaging the brain to evaluate whether a selected therapy is working. While conventional MRI with contrast agent is able to show the location and extent of a brain tumor prior to surgery, it is less reliable for tumor grading and monitoring a tumor's response to therapy.

Advanced MRI techniques provide information about tumor physiology that is not available using conventional imaging. Perfusion MRI is able to depict areas of increased vascularity, which are often associated with more aggressive tumor growth. It can be used to identify areas in a tumor that are likely to be higher grade (i.e. more aggressive), for more effective biopsy targeting and treatment planning. In addition, perfusion MRI has proven useful during and after therapy for distinguishing between areas of tumor regrowth, and areas of normal tissue response to chemoradiation. Diffusion MRI provides valuable insights into how densely cells are packed together, which can also help distinguish invasive areas of tumor from other areas of concern on conventional MRI.

Imaging Biometrics solutions help care teams analyze advanced MR brain images with the most proven and reliable tools in the industry. At every point in the care pathway, our solutions are there with the insights you need to provide the best patient care possible.