Application Value of 3D PCASL in Early Assessment of Potential Radiation Encephalopathy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Overview

Journal Br J Radiol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Radiology

Date 2023 Jul 2

PMID 37393533

Authors

Yujie He

Jingjing Guo

Yongjun Ding

Leyuan Zhou

Xinyu Jiang

Chendao Zhen

Qinghua Wu

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Abstract

Objective: The study explores the application value of three-dimensional arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance imaging (3D pCASL) in early assessment of radiation encephalopathy (REP) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 39 cases of NPC was performed. Routine enhanced MRI scan and 3D pCASL imaging were used to examine the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and brain blood flow (CBF) before and after treatment with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Dosimetric analysis of irradiation was performed. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to analyze diagnostic performance of two imaging methods.

Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two methods for the measurement of temporal white matter ADC, but statistically significant difference was found in CBF. 3D pCASL imaging showed more sensitivity, specificity and higher accuracy than conventional MRI enhanced scan in showing REP. The maximum dose of the temporal lobe was at the enhanced area.

Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that 3D pCASL scan at month 3 can reflect blood flow perfusion differences in NPC patients after IMRT and can accurately assess the possibility of REP at early stage. Enhanced areas have a higher probability of REP than the surrounding areas.

Advances In Knowledge: There is few magnetic resonance angiography studies used to evaluate arterial circulation on its application on potential REP after radiotherapy for NPC. In our study, we evaluate the application value of 3D pCASL in the early assessment of potential REP in patients with NPC after radiotherapy. The study was to provide an improved understanding of the early specific characteristics on MRI imaging and evolution of potential radiation encephalopathy using 3D pCASL technique, which can quantitatively evaluate the changes of blood flow in tissues at early stage and help to diagnose and treat potential radiation encephalopathy as early as possible.

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