Radiological Evaluation of Primary Brain Tumors Using Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The Evaluation of Primary Brain Tumors: The Role of CT and MRI

“…Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for treatment planning and patient prognosis. Two widely used imaging modalities, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, play pivotal roles managing patients with brain tumors [2,3 ]. The continuous advancement of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies has markedly elevated the capacity to detect and characterize brain tumors.…”

“…The continuous advancement of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies has markedly elevated the capacity to detect and characterize brain tumors. These technological advancements play a pivotal role in enhancing the precision and thoroughness of the diagnostic process, contributing significantly to the improved detection and understanding of various aspects of brain tumors [4,5 ] CT is a rapid and readily available imaging modality. It excels at detecting, blood clots, calcifications hemorrhages, and bone involvement .CT's proficiency in distinguishing between different tissue types like fat, air, soft tissue and bone is a key attribute that enhances its utility in detecting brain tumors, facilitating precise diagnostics and contributing to effective patient care.…”

“…Once a brain tumor is suspected, radiologic examination is necessary to determine the tumor's location, size, and its relationship with surrounding structures. [7,8 ] Brain tumors share some characteristics and challenges with tumors in other parts of the body, but they also have unique aspects related to the brain's special properties + [ 9,10,11]The brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, which restricts the passage of substances, making it harder for tracers to reach brain tumors compared to tumors in other organs. Certain brain tumors may only become visible when the blood-brain barrier is disrupted, as in the case of glioblastomas, when the tumor established from intracranial tissues so they don't have a BBB such as meningioma 9 derived from mrninges0or for brain metastases seeding from within the capillary [12,13,14] .…”