320排动态容积CT全脑灌注成像技术在脑梗死中的临床应用

目的:探讨320排动态容积CT全脑灌注成像技术在脑梗死诊断中的优势及临床应用价值。方法:对42例脑梗死患者行CT全脑灌注成像,一次对比剂注射得到平扫容积图像、CT血管成像图像及全脑灌注图像,综合运用这三种检查方法全面评估脑梗死。结果:42例脑梗死患者共发现18例存在缺血半暗带(IP),其中8例超急性期6例存在IP,19例急性期8例存在IP,15例亚急性期4例存在IP。42例梗死核心区与健侧对应区比较,脑血容量(CBV)、血流量(CBF)、平均通过时间(MTT)及达峰时间(TTP)值差异均具统计学意义(P<0.05)。18例IP区与梗死核心区比较,CBV、CBF、MTT及TTP值差异均具统计学意义(P<0.05),与健侧对应区比较,CBV值差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:急性期及亚急性期脑梗死仍可能存在IP。应用320排容积CT全脑灌注成像,对脑梗死患者可明确其责任血管的狭窄部位及程度,了解病变范围及有无IP存在,实现对脑梗死的全面评估。     

320排动态容积CT全脑灌注成像在脑梗死缺血半暗带分期中的应用

目的 应用320排动态容积CT全脑灌注成像探讨脑梗死缺血半暗带分期的可行性.资料与方法 测量18例存在缺血半暗带脑梗死患者的梗死核心区、缺血半暗带区及其镜像对侧脑血容量(CBV)、脑血流量(CBF)、平均通过时间(MTT)及达峰时间(TTP),按脑梗死前期分期标准对缺血半暗带进行分期.结果 18例缺血半暗带区表现为MTT、TTP延长,CBF降低,CBV轻度升高、正常或轻度降低.与梗死核心区比较,缺血半暗带区CBV、CBF升高,MTT延长,TTP缩短(P＜0.05);与健侧对应区比较,CBF降低,MTT及TTP延长(P＜0.05),而CBV无显著差异(P＞0.05).缺血半暗带分期:Ⅰ2期3例,Ⅱ1期9例,Ⅱ2期6例.结论 应用320排动态容积CT全脑灌注成像可明确脑梗死患者的病变部位、范围以及有无缺血半暗带存在,并可对缺血半暗带进行分期.     

Reversed discrepancy between CT and diffusion-weighted MR imaging in acute ischemic stroke

PURPOSE: We sought to determine whether an early CT ischemic lesion showing parenchymal hypoattenuation might be undetectable on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in acute cerebral ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated CT and MR images of 70 consecutive patients with acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction. All patients underwent CT and MR imaging within 6 hours of symptom onset. We determined the presence of reversed discrepancy (RD), defined as an early ischemic lesion showing parenchymal hypoattenuation on CT but no hyperintensity on DWI. CT Hounsfield units (HU), apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs), and perfusion parameters were calculated for RD lesions. RESULTS: RD was found in 9 (12.9%) patients and at basal ganglia (89%). The mean HU of RD lesion was lower than that of normal tissue (DeltaHU, 2.33 +/- 0.74, P < .001). RD lesions showed no significant decrease of ADC (ADC ratio, 0.97 +/- 0.07, P = .059) and cerebral blood flow (relative CBF, 0.87 +/- 0.20, P > 0.05). Delayed DWI hyperintensity occurred in 8 (88.8%) RD lesions, and all lesions progressed to infarction. In 6 (66%) of 9 patients with RD, Alberto Stroke Program Early CT scores of ischemic lesions were lower on CT than those on DWI. CONCLUSION: RD was uncommonly found mainly in basal ganglia, and all RD lesions progressed to infarction at follow-up. Early CT ischemic lesion showing parenchymal hypoattenuation may be undetectable on DWI, and DWI may underestimate extent of severe ischemic tissue in patients with acute MCA infarction.     

First-pass quantitative CT perfusion identifies thresholds for salvageable penumbra in acute stroke patients treated with intra-arterial therapy

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether, in acute stroke patients treated with intra-arterial (IA) recanalization therapy, CT perfusion (CTP) can distinguish ischemic brain tissue destined to infarct from that which will survive. METHODS: Dynamic CTP was obtained in 14 patients within 8 hours of stroke onset, before IA therapy. Initial quantitative cerebral blood volume (CBV) and flow (CBF) values were visually segmented and normalized in the "infarct core" (region 1: reduced CBV and CBF, infarction on follow-up), "penumbra that infarcts" (region 2: normal CBV, reduced CBF, infarction on follow-up), and "penumbra that recovers" (region 3: normal CBV, reduced CBF, normal on follow-up). Normalization was accomplished by dividing the ischemic region of interest value by that of a corresponding, contralateral, uninvolved region, which resulted in CBV and CBF "ratios." Separate CBV and CBF values were obtained in gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM). RESULTS: Mean CBF ratios for regions 1, 2, and 3 were 0.19 +/- 0.06, 0.34 +/- 0.06, and 0.46 +/- 0.09, respectively (all P < .001). Mean CBV ratios for regions 1, 2, and 3 were similarly distinct (all P < .05). Absolute CBV and CBF values for regions 2 and 3 were not significantly different. All regions with CBF ratio <0.32, CBV ratio <0.68, CBF <12.7 mL/100 g/min, or CBV <2.2 mL/100 g infarcted. No region with CBF ratio >0.44 infarcted. GM versus WM CBF and CBV values were significantly different for region 2 compared with region 3 (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: In acute stroke patients, quantitative CTP can distinguish ischemic tissue likely to infarct from that likely to survive.     

Multimodal CT assessment of acute ischemic stroke

Aim of the work

To evaluate the role of multimodal CT [non-enhanced CT (NECT), CT perfusion (CTP), and CT angiography (CTA)] in selection of acute ischemic stroke patients for reperfusion therapy.

Patients and methods

This prospective study included 35 patients with evidence of acute stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory of less than 12 h duration. Patients underwent multimodal CT including: (1) NECT (2) CTP (3) CTA. Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the CTP was done to differentiate penumbra and infarction. CTA was evaluated for arterial occlusion or stenosis and the presence of collaterals.

Results

The areas of infarction showed a significant decrease in CBF (p = 0.03) and CBV values (p = 0.01) compared to the corresponding area in the contralateral normal hemisphere. The areas of penumbra showed a significant decrease in CBF (p = 0.04) and insignificant difference in CBV (p = 0.2) compared to the corresponding area in the contralateral normal hemisphere. Cutoff values of 2.0 for the CBV and MTT > 130% of the contralateral normal hemisphere allowed the best differentiation of infarction and penumbra.

Conclusion

Multimodal CT imaging fulfills all the requirements for selection of patients for reperfusion therapy and so helps in stroke treatment decisions.     

双低剂量320排 CT 全脑灌注技术在急性期脑缺血中的应用价值

目的：探讨采用“双低剂量”320排 CT 全脑灌注成像联合 CTA 在急性脑缺血中的可行性及实用价值。方法采用“双低方案”对40例拟诊为急性脑缺血患者行320排 CT 全脑灌注成像联合 CTA 一站式检查。利用软件包处理得到 CTA、4D-CTA、4D-perfusion、Fusion 图像,40例患者均经3.0T MR 行 DWI 作为对照。分析评价 CTA 图像质量、血管狭窄程度及缺血病变位置。结果有脑动脉狭窄或闭塞的患者33例,其中8例经 DSA 证实。CTA 质量达优率为82.5%。CT 灌注成像(CTP)发现297处灌注异常区,其中202处病灶 DWI 证实为脑梗死区,95处 DWI 未见异常：49处 CTP 表现为延迟时间(DLY)、达峰时间(TTP)升高,脑血流量(CBF)、脑血容量(CBV)轻度降低;21处 DLY、TTP 升高,CBF、CBV 正常;25处 DLY、TTP 升高,CBF、CBV 轻度升高。结论“双低剂量”320排 CT 脑灌注联合 CTA 是具有可行性和实用性的,可以准确观察颅内血管形态结构及脑组织梗死前期缺血的状态。     

256层螺旋CT全脑灌注联合CTA在急性脑梗死诊断中的价值

目的 探讨256层MSCT全脑CTP与CTA技术相结合在急性脑梗死中的应用价值,并评估脑梗死与供血动脉状况的关系.方法 对21例临床拟诊急性脑梗死患者行常规CT平扫、CTP和CTA检查,重建并分析CT平扫图像、CTP及CTA图像,所有病例在CTP检查后24h内进行MRI＋ DWI检查.结果 21例脑梗死患者CTA发现33条动脉不同程度狭窄及闭塞,其中包括轻度狭窄4例,中度狭窄13例,重度狭窄7例,闭塞9例.21例患者CTP发现32处梗死灶,脑梗死中心区及周边区rCBF下降、TTP延长的差异在统计学上有显著性意义.结论 256层螺旋CT全脑CTP联合CTA扫描方法简便,可对缺血后脑组织供血动脉状况及血流动力学改变进行有效评价.     

64层螺旋CT脑灌注成像评价急性脑梗死溶栓前后脑血流动力学改变

目的探讨64层螺旋CT脑灌注成像(CTP)在评价急性脑梗死溶栓疗效中的应用价值。资料与方法20例急性脑梗死患者于发病3~10h行常规CT平扫和CTP检查,其中16例行静脉溶栓、4例行动脉溶栓治疗。溶栓后2~7天复查CT平扫和CTP。对溶栓治疗前后病变区的脑血流量(CBF)、脑血容量(CBV)和达峰时间(TTP)进行定性和定量比较分析。结果20例中5例头颅CT平扫发现早期脑梗死征象,15例常规CT平扫未发现异常,CTP均发现与临床症状对应的脑灌注异常区,表现为CBF、CBV降低,TTP延迟。溶栓后15例脑灌注异常范围缩小,CBF和CBV增加,TTP缩短;3例脑灌注异常区范围扩大,CBF、CBV进一步降低,TTP延迟更加显著;2例出现局部过度灌注。统计学分析结果显示溶栓治疗后多数患者脑灌注情况明显改善,缺血边缘区CBF和TTP与溶栓前差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),缺血中心区CBF和CBV与溶栓前差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论脑CTP检查能够观察溶栓治疗前后脑血流动力学指标的变化,为评价急性脑梗死患者的溶栓疗效提供重要依据。     

Perfusion CT in acute stroke: predictive value of perfusion parameters in assessing tissue viability versus infarction

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the value of computed tomography (CT) perfusion parameters in differentiating tissue viability in acute stoke patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirteen patients (mean age 63.3 years) with nonhaemorrhagic stroke underwent multidetector perfusion CT within 3 h of symptom onset. Images were continuously acquired at the basal ganglia over 40 s during injection of 90 ml of iodinated contrast medium injected at a rate of 9 ml/s with a 9-s delay. Z-axis coverage was 20 mm. All patients underwent diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) within 12 h of perfusion CT to define the extent of the infarct. Perfusion CT data were analysed in regions of interests (ROIs) on regional cerebral blood volume (rCBV), regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) and mean transit time (MTT) maps placed in various parts of the perfusion-deficient territory and in the contralateral hemisphere. Statistical analysis was performed using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test to assess differences in CT perfusion parameters. Receiver operator characteristics (ROC) analysis was performed to assess possible threshold values that predict tissue infarction vs. viability. RESULTS: Normal CT findings with abnormal CT perfusion parameters were seen in the region of infarction and in the viable tissue (penumbra) within a 1.5-cm distance from the infarct margin as outlined on DWI images. Infarcted areas demonstrated significant prolongation of MTT values compared with noninfarcted areas (p<0.0001). Average MTT was 9.8 s in areas of infarction, 5.1 s in the viable tissue adjacent to the infarct (penumbra), and 3.4 s in the contralateral control area. An MTT threshold level of 6.05 s has a 100% positive predictive value (sensitivity 84.6%, specificity 100%, accuracy 92.3%) for the presence of infarcted tissue. Average rCBF was 24.6 ml/100 g per min in infarcted tissue, 64.8 in penumbra and 70.8 in normal tissue. Average rCBV was 3.5 ml/100g in infarcted tissue, 3.9 in penumbra and 2.9 in normal tissue. CONCLUSIONS: Prolongation of MTT was the most frequent CT perfusion finding observed in acute stroke patients. Average MTT values of 5.1 s may distinguish viable tissue, whereas MTT values >6.05 s identify infarcted tissue.     

CT脑灌注成像在超急性期脑梗死中的应用

CT脑灌注成像(CTP)可以显示脑血流动力学信息,早期即可显示缺血的梗死灶和缺血性半暗带,预测可以存活的脑组织,对早期诊断和治疗脑梗死及判断预后具有重要价值。随着64层螺旋CT的广泛应用,明显缩短了扫描时间,CT平扫、CTP和CT血管造影(CTangiography,CTA)联合扫描20min内即可完成,而且利用CTA和平扫图像获得三维脑灌注血容量(perfused blood volume,PBV)成像,可以全面显示病灶范围,避免小病灶的漏诊。     

Accuracy of CT cerebral perfusion in predicting infarct in the emergency department: lesion characterization on CT perfusion based on commercially available software

This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a single vendor commercially available CT perfusion (CTP) software in predicting stroke. A retrospective analysis on patients presenting with stroke-like symptoms within 6 h with CTP and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) was performed. Lesion maps, which overlays areas of computer-detected abnormally elevated mean transit time (MTT) and decreased cerebral blood volume (CBV), were assessed from a commercially available software package and compared to qualitative interpretation of color maps. Using DWI as the gold standard, parameters of diagnostic accuracy were calculated. Point biserial correlation was performed to assess for relationship of lesion size to a true positive result. Sixty-five patients (41 females and 24 males, age range 22–92 years, mean 57) were included in the study. Twenty-two (34 %) had infarcts on DWI. Sensitivity (83 vs. 70 %), specificity (21 vs. 69 %), negative predictive value (77 vs. 84 %), and positive predictive value (29 vs. 50 %) for lesion maps were contrasted to qualitative interpretation of perfusion color maps, respectively. By using the lesion maps to exclude lesions detected qualitatively on color maps, specificity improved (80 %). Point biserial correlation for computer-generated lesions (R _pb?=?0.46, p?<?0.0001) and lesions detected qualitatively (R _pb?=?0.32, p?=?0.0016) demonstrated positive correlation between size and infarction. Seventy-three percent (p?=?0.018) of lesions which demonstrated an increasing size from CBV, cerebral blood flow, to MTT/time to peak were true positive. Used in isolation, computer-generated lesion maps in CTP provide limited diagnostic utility in predicting infarct, due to their inherently low specificity. However, when used in conjunction with qualitative perfusion color map assessment, the lesion maps can help improve specificity.     

动态灌注技术CTP联合头颈部血管造影CTA在基层医院急性缺血性脑卒中评估中的价值

目的 探讨动态灌注技术联合头颈部血管造影在基层医院急性缺血性脑卒中评估中的价值.方法 选取2019年5月～ 2020年6月我院临床接诊怀疑急性脑卒中的患者125例,所有患者均经过常规CT平扫、动态灌注技术CTP联合头颈部血管造影CTA检查,比较CTA及CTP联合CTA两种诊断方法的灵敏度、特异度及准确度,分析梗塞灶核心...     

弥散加权MRI在脑梗塞诊断中的初步应用

目的：探讨弥散加权ＭＲＩ（ＤＷＩ）对早期脑梗塞诊断的敏感性和对急性与非急性脑梗塞的鉴别诊断价值。材料和方法：３１例脑梗塞（４例超急性,７例急性,１２例亚急性,８例慢性）患者行头颅单次激发回波平面弥散加权ＭＲＩ和常规ＭＲＩ扫描。结果：超急性、急性和亚急性脑梗塞在ＤＷＩ上均表现为高信号,其中４例超急性脑梗塞常规ＭＲＩ阴性。慢性脑梗塞除１例（发病１５天）ＤＷＩ表现为高信号,其余表现为混杂信号、等信号或低信号。６例患者常规ＭＲＩ显示多发脑梗塞灶,但ＤＷＩ显示１个急性高信号病灶。结论：ＤＷＩ对急性脑梗塞,尤其是超急性脑梗塞较常规ＭＲＩ具有更高的敏感性;ＤＷＩ还可以鉴别急性和非急性脑梗塞。     

Prediction of neurologic deterioration in patients with lacunar infarction in the territory of the lenticulostriate artery using perfusion CT

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A significant proportion of patients with lacunar infarctions experience neurologic deterioration after onset. However, no clinical examination has been established for prediction of the progress of symptoms. To determine the hemodynamic predictors of such progression, we performed perfusion CT to quantitatively assess cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume (CBV), and mean transit time (MTT) of patients with lacunar infarctions in the territory of the lenticulostriate artery. METHODS: We performed MR imaging and perfusion CT of 26 patients with lacunar infarction within 24 hr after onset. On the CBF map on perfusion CT scans, a round small region of interest was set at the region, with decreased CBF in the territory of the lenticulostriate artery (region of interest 1). Another region of interest was set in the mirror position to region of interest 1 in the contralateral hemisphere (region of interest 2). Using these two regions of interest, CBF, CBV, and MTT were measured. All patients underwent neurologic and MR imaging follow-up while receiving equivalent medical treatment. RESULTS: Neurologic deterioration after onset was shown in 13 patients (progress group), whereas no neurologic deterioration was shown in the other 13 patients (control group). In the progress group, lacunar infarctions were enlarged on follow-up MR images. The ratio of region of interest 1/region of interest 2 showed significantly lower CBF and higher MTT in the progress group than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that progressive lacunar infarction in the territory of the lenticulostriate artery could be predicted with a higher MTT ratio (>1.26) and a lower CBF ratio (<0.76) on perfusion CT scans obtained within 24 hr after onset.     

Dynamic CT Perfusion Imaging for the Detection of Crossed Cerebellar Diaschisis in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Objective

Although the detection of crossed cerebellar diaschisis (CCD) by means of different imaging modalities is well described, little is known about its diagnosis by computed tomography perfusion (CTP) imaging. We investigated the detection rate of CCD by CTP imaging and the factors related to CCD on CTP images in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Materials and Methods

CT perfusion maps of cerebral blood volume (CBV), cerebral blood flow (CBF), mean transit time (MTT), and time-to-peak (TTP) obtained from 81 consecutive patients affected by an acute ischemic stroke were retrospectively reviewed. Whole-brain perfusion maps were obtained with a multichannel CT scanner using the toggling-table technique. The criteria for CCD was a unilateral supratentorial ischemic lesion and an accompanying decrease in perfusion of the contralateral cerebellar hemisphere on the basis of CTP maps by visual inspection without a set threshold. Maps were quantitatively analyzed in CCD positive cases.

Results

The criteria for CCD were fulfilled in 25 of the 81 cases (31%). Detection rates per CTP map were as follows: MTT (31%) > TTP (21%) > CBF (9%) > CBV (6%). Supratentorial ischemic volume, degree of perfusion reduction, and infratentorial asymmetry index correlated strongly (R, 0.555-0.870) and significantly (p < 0.05) with each other in CCD-positive cases.

Conclusion

It is possible to detect CCD on all four of the CTP-based maps. Of these maps, MTT is most sensitive in detecting CCD. Our data indicate that CTP imaging is a valid tool for the diagnosis of CCD in patients affected by an acute hemispheric stroke.     

CT Perfusion in Acute Lacunar Stroke: Detection Capabilities Based on Infarct Location

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recent studies demonstrated superiority of CTP to NCCT/CTA at detecting lacunar infarcts. This study aimed to assess CTP''s capability to identify lacunae in different intracranial regions.MATERIALS AND METHODS:Over 5.5 years, 1085 CTP examinations were retrospectively reviewed in patients with acute stroke symptoms with CTP within 12 hours and MRI within 7 days of symptom onset. Patients had infarcts ≤2 cm or no acute infarct on DWI; patients with concomitant infarcts >2 cm on DWI were excluded. CTP postprocessing was automated by a delay-corrected algorithm. Three blinded reviewers were given patient NIHSS scores and symptoms; infarcts were recorded based on NCCT/CTA, CTP (CBF, CBV, MTT, and TTP), and DWI.RESULTS:One hundred thirteen patients met inclusion criteria (53.1% female). On DWI, lacunar infarcts were present in 37 of 113 (32.7%), and absent in 76 of 113 (67.3%). On CTP, lacunar infarcts typically appeared as abnormalities larger than infarct size on DWI. Interobserver κ for CTP ranged from 0.38 (CBF) (P < .0001) to 0.66 (TTP) (P < .0001); interobserver κ for DWI was 0.88 (P < 0.0001). In all intracranial regions, sensitivity of CTP ranged from 18.9% (CBV) to 48.7% (TTP); specificity ranged from 97.4% (CBF and TTP) to 98.7% (CBV and MTT). CTP''s sensitivity was highest in the subcortical white matter with or without cortical involvement (21.7%–65.2%) followed by periventricular white matter (12.5%–37.5%); sensitivity in the thalami or basal ganglia was 0%.CONCLUSIONS:CTP has low sensitivity and high specificity in identifying lacunar infarcts. Sensitivity is highest in the subcortical white matter with or without cortical involvement, but limited in the basal ganglia and thalami.

Lacunar infarcts are ischemic insults that predominantly result from the occlusion of single perforating arteries.¹ Typically, lacunae occur within the thalami, basal ganglia, brain stem, corona radiata, or internal capsule.^2–4 Although lacunar infarcts predominantly occur secondary to small vessel disease, other etiologies such as cardiac emboli and vasculitis also have been described.⁵ Lacunar strokes are a common cause of morbidity and account for up to 25% of all ischemic strokes.^6,7 Classically, symptoms of lacunar infarcts include pure sensory syndrome, pure motor hemiparesis, sensorimotor stroke, ataxic hemiparesis, or dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome.^2,8 Thrombolytic therapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acute lacunar stroke, making the timely and accurate diagnosis of lacunar infarcts of utmost importance.⁹NCCT is less sensitive than DWI in the detection of lacunar strokes, with reported sensitivities ranging from 0%–35% for NCCT and 75%–95% for DWI.^10–13 Nevertheless, because CT remains more accessible than MR imaging in emergency settings, its optimization in the diagnosis of stroke continues to be vital.¹⁴ Recently, CTP has been shown to be superior to NCCT and CTA in assessing for lacunar infarcts.^4,15 However, neither of the recent studies directly compared CTP with NCCT/CTA in the detection of lacunae: Rudilosso et al¹⁵ assessed the use of CTP in patients with clinical lacunar syndrome, and Das et al⁴ investigated the use of CTP as part of a multimodal approach in the setting of lacunar infarction, noting only that 61% of patients had an abnormality on CTP concordant with infarction on DWI. Furthermore, neither study investigated CTP''s capability to detect lacunae within specific regions of the brain.The purpose of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of CTP with NCCT/CTA in the identification of acute lacunar infarcts and evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of CTP in the detection of lacunar strokes within different areas of the brain.     

Dynamic CT perfusion imaging of acute stroke

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Because cerebral perfusion imaging for acute stroke is unavailable in most hospitals, we investigated the feasibility of a method of perfusion scanning that can be performed rapidly during standard cranial CT. Our aim was to identify the scanning parameters best suited to indicate tissue at risk and to measure a perfusion limit to predict infarction. METHODS: Seventy patients who had suffered stroke and had undergone cranial CT 0.5 to 12 hours (median, 3.75 hr) after the onset of symptoms participated in the study. While undergoing conventional CT, each patient received a bolus of iodinated contrast medium. Maps of time to peak (TTP), cerebral blood volume (CBV), and CBF were calculated from the resulting dynamically enhanced scans. These perfusion images were compared with follow-up CT scans or MR images showing the final infarctions. RESULTS: CBF maps predicted the extent of cerebral infarction with a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 98%. In contrast, CBV maps were less sensitive and TTP maps were less specific and also showed areas of collateral flow. Infarction occurred in all of the patients with CBF reduction of more than 70% and in half of the patients with CBF reduction of 40% to 70%. CONCLUSION: Dynamic CT perfusion imaging safely detects tissue at risk in cases of acute stroke and is a feasible method for any clinic with a third-generation CT scanner.     

Comparative evaluation of multidetector CT and MR imaging in the differentiation of adnexal masses

The purpose was to compare the accuracy of multidetector CT (MDCT) on a 16-row CT scanner and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the characterization of ovarian masses. Preoperative CT examination of the abdomen and MR imaging of the pelvis was performed in 67 women, with clinically or sonographically detected adnexal masses. The CT examinations were performed on a 16-row CT scanner, and the protocol included scanning of the abdomen during the portal phase, using a detector collimation of 16 × 0.75 mm and a pitch of 1.2. We used a 1.5-T magnet unit to perform T1, T2 and fat-suppressed T1-weighted sequences, before and after intravenous administration of gadolinium chelate compounds. The accuracy of multidetector CT and MR imaging in the differentiation between benign and malignant ovarian masses was evaluated, using histopathologic results as the standard of reference. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of MDCT in the characterization of ovarian masses were 90.5%, 93.7% and 92.9%, respectively, and that of MR imaging 95.2%, 98.4% and 97.6%, respectively. Although MRI performed slightly better, this did not reach statistical significance. In conclusion, both MDCT on a 16-row CT scanner and MR imaging demonstrated satisfactory results in the characterization of ovarian masses.     

磁共振弥散加权成像在脑病变诊断中的应用价值

目的 评价磁共振弥散加权成像（DWI）在脑部病变诊断中的应用价值。材料与方法 对110例不同脑部病变（包括脑梗塞、脑出血、脑肿瘤、脑白质病变）的DWI图像以及同一病变在不同扫描序列之间进行比较分析。结果 DWI对急性、超急性脑梗塞高度敏感（达100％）,对急性出血性脑梗塞也很敏感,对脑肿瘤的敏感性（75％）低于T2／Flair(92％）,对脑白质病的敏感性低于T2／Flair,但可显示部分多发性化的活动病灶,对急性脑出血敏感性较差。结论 DWI能诊断常规MR序列不能显示的超急性期和急性期梗塞,对急性出血性脑梗塞的诊断也很有价值。能区别急性期和慢性期脑梗塞。还有助于脑肿瘤、脑白质病变的和鉴别诊断。     

DWI findings of periventricular ischemic changes in patients with leukoaraiosis.

In this report the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) findings and ADC values of leukoaraiosis (LA) and associated periventricular ischemic lesions were assessed. Seventy-eight patients with LA were examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and DWI. Twenty one patients (28%) were found to have focal acute white matter infarction on DWI which could not be detected and discriminated on the basis of MRI findings alone. LA and acute white matter infarction both showed hyperintensity on standard T2W MRI, whereas acute infarction revealed focal hyperintensity on DWI. Thirteen patients (16%) had chronic lacunar infarctions in the white matter. ADC values of LA, acute and chronic white matter infarctions were calculated and found to be significantly different from each other (p<0.05). It is concluded that DWI is necessary in the detection of acute periventricular white matter infarction from LA.