Background And Purpose: CNS embryonal tumor with amplification (ET, PLAGL) is a newly identified, highly malignant pediatric tumor. Systematic MRI descriptions of ET, PLAGL are currently lacking.
Materials And Methods: MRI data from 19 treatment-naïve patients with confirmed ET, PLAGL were analyzed. Evaluation focused on anatomical involvement, tumor localization, MRI signal characteristics, DWI behavior, and the presence of necrosis and hemorrhage. Descriptive statistics (median, interquartile range, percentage) were assessed.
Results: Ten patients had and nine amplifications. The solid components of the tumors were often multinodular with heterogeneous enhancement (mild to intermediate in 47% and intermediate to strong in 47% of cases). Non-solid components included cysts in 47% and necrosis in 84% of the cases. The tumors showed heterogeneous T2WI hyper-and isointensity (74%), relatively little diffusion restriction (ADC values < contralateral normal-appearing WM in 36% of cases with available DWI), and tendencies towards hemorrhage/calcification (42%). No reliable distinction was found between and amplified tumors or compared to other embryonal CNS tumors.
Conclusions: The study contributes to understanding the imaging characteristics of ET, PLAGL. It underscores the need for collaboration in studying rare pediatric tumors and advocates for the use of harmonized imaging protocols for better characterization.
Abbreviations: ATRT= atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor; ETMR= embryonal tumor with multilayered rosettes; ET, PLAGL= CNS embryonal tumor with PLAGL amplification; EVD= external ventricular drain; IQR: interquartile range; pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 1; pleomorphic adenoma gene-like 2; WHO= World Health Organization.
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