Status post brain tumor resection.
John R. Gaughen, Jr., M.D.
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Abstract:
Status post brain tumor resection and radiation therapy for follow-up. (The axial image on the left is the comparison study from six months prior).
Question Text
With regard to treated brain tumors, which of the following statements is TRUE:
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Answer: PET is more accurate than MRI at differentiating tumor recurrence from radiation changes.
Correct Answer?
Yes
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Answer: MRI is more accurate than PET at differentiating tumor recurrence from post-surgical changes.
Correct Answer?
No
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Answer: Findings are most consistent with radiation necrosis.
Correct Answer?
No
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Answer: Findings are most consistent with post-surgical changes.
Correct Answer?
No
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Answer: PET/CT plays no significant role in biopsy and surgical planning in cases of suspected malignancy.
Correct Answer?
No
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