Evaluation of Response to Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Brain Metastases Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and a Review of the Literature.

Sawlani, V, Davies, N, Patel, M, Flintham, R, Fong, C, Heyes, G, Cruickshank, G, Steven, N, Peet, A, Hartley, A, Benghiat, H, Meade, S and Sanghera, P (2019) Evaluation of Response to Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Brain Metastases Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and a Review of the Literature. Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)), 31 (1). pp. 41-49. ISSN 1433-2981. This article is available to all UHB staff and students login using a UHB Athens Account. Register for Athens here - https://openathens.nice.org.uk/

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Abstract

AIMS

Following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), brain metastases initially increase in size in up to a third of cases, suggesting treatment failure. Current imaging using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cannot differentiate between tumour recurrence and SRS-induced changes, creating difficulties with patient management. Combining multiparametric MRI techniques, which assess tissue physiological and metabolic information, has shown promise in answering this clinical question.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Multiparametric MRI techniques, including spectroscopy, diffusion and perfusion imaging, were used for the differentiation of radiation-related changes and tumour recurrence after SRS for intracranial metastases in six cases. All patients presented with enlargement of the treated lesion, an increase in perilesional brain oedema and aggravation or appearance of neurological signs and symptoms from 7 to 29 weeks after primary treatment.

RESULTS

Multiparametric imaging helped to differentiate features of tumour progression (n = 4) from radiation-related changes (n = 2). A low apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) <1000 × 10 mm/s, high relative cerebral blood volume (rCBV) ratio > 2.1, high choline:creatine (Cho:Cr) ratio > 1.8 suggested tumour recurrence. A high ADC > 1000 × 10 mm/s, low rCBV ratio < 2.1, Cho:Cr ratio < 1.8 suggested SRS-induced radiation changes. Multiparametric MRI diagnosis was confirmed by histology or radiological and clinical follow-up.

CONCLUSION

Multiparametric MRI was helpful in the early identification of radiation-related changes and tumour recurrence and may be useful for monitoring treatment changes in intracranial neoplasms after SRS treatment.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This article is available to all UHB staff and students login using a UHB Athens Account. Register for Athens here - https://openathens.nice.org.uk/
Subjects:	QZ Pathology. Oncology WL Nervous system. Neurology WN Medical imaging. Radiology WO Surgery
Divisions:	Planned IP Care > Oncology and Clinical Haematology
Related URLs:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?ter...
Depositing User:	Jamie Edgar
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2019 14:17
Last Modified:	05 May 2022 07:25
URI:	http://www.repository.uhblibrary.co.uk/id/eprint/2703

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