Contrast-Enhanced Perfusion MR Imaging to Differentiate Between Recurrent/Residual Brain Neoplasms and Radiation Necrosis.

Purpose: To determine the value of dynamic susceptibility contrast enhanced (DSC) MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) perfusion in the characterization of newly developed/enlarging lesions within irradiated regions after treatment of brain tumors. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study covered 23 patients, 12 females and 11 males. All cases initially presented with histologically proven malignant brain tumors and underwent surgical intervention followed by radiotherapy (+/- chemotherapy).