Proton MR Spectroscopy of Pediatric Brain Disorders

Overview

Journal Diagnostics (Basel)

Specialty Radiology

Date 2022 Jun 24

PMID 35741272

Authors

Stefan Bluml

Alexander Saunders

Benita Tamrazi

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Abstract

In vivo MR spectroscopy is a non -invasive methodology that provides information about the biochemistry of tissues. It is available as a "push-button" application on state-of-the-art clinical MR scanners. MR spectroscopy has been used to study various brain diseases including tumors, stroke, trauma, degenerative disorders, epilepsy/seizures, inborn errors, neuropsychiatric disorders, and others. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of MR spectroscopy findings in the pediatric population and its clinical use.

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