Multislice Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions (original) (raw)
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Intra Cranial Space Occupying Lesions In Saudi Patients Using Computed Tomography
Asian Journal of Medical Radiological Research, 2013
Intracranial Space occupying lesions (ICSOL) of the brain are usually due to malignancy but it can be caused by other pathology such as an abscess or a haematoma. This study was designed with an aim to study the incidence of ICSOL in Saudi patients at Al-Kharj province by using computed tomography modality.This retrospective cohort study was performed in the period of May 2011 to December 2012. A total of hundred consecutive patients referred to the Radiology Department of King Khalid Hospital at Al-Kharj province were recruited. Data collected included age, gender, ethnicity, underlying medical conditions, symptoms, signs and radiological imaging including chest radiographs and CT Brain.Out of examined samples, male to female ratio of 1.7:1; mean age±SD of 29±1.7 years. Neoplastic lesion; meningiomas were diagnosed in 22 males and 16 females, while non-neoplastic lesion; tuberculoma was diagnosed in 11 males and 6 females.Despite the different factors that may limit the validity of this study, this study has highlighted the relative frequency of different ICSOL at Al-Kharj province.
IP innovative publication pvt ltd, 2020
Introduction: Intracranial space occupying lesion (ICSOL) are infective and non-infective conditions, which can infect and occupy space in brain parenchyma. These ICSOL produce characteristic symptom and signs. If these symptom and signs are identified at an early stage of disease, more than half of these ICSOL are amenable to treatment Objective: Our study was done to identify the incidence of ICSOL in our city, along with the various co factors such as the gender, age socioeconomic condition and other risk factors. We also determined the prognosis of various ICSOL and Materials and Methods: Patients admitted in RKDF Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal in the department of Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery department with history and clinical features suggestive of intracranial space occupying lesion. Results: The study sample size included 30 patients, Of the 30 patients studied, 17 were male and 13 were female patients. Infective ICSOL was found to be more common in young age, while non infective was more common in old age. Common infective(16) causes, were Neurocysticercosis, Tuberculoma, Toxoplasmosis and Brain abscess. Non infective ICSOL accounted for 14 cases. Common non infective ICSOl were Glioma meningioma had the second highest incidence. Conclusion: The prevalence of ICSOL was found to be around 0.01%. Infective SOL was found to be more common in males during second and third decade. While Non infective SOL was found to be more common in females during sixth and seventh decade. ICSOL were associated with features of raised ICT, seizure or focal neurological deficit.. Radiologically, they were characterized by multiple or single well circumscribed ring-enhancing lesion. Aims and Objectives: 1: To find out the prevalence of intracranial space occupying lesion (ICSOL) and different causes of intracranial space occupying lesion in RKDF Medical college hospital and research center Bhopal during one year period between 01/03/2018 - 28/02/2019. 2: To find out the clinical features and CT Scan features of various intracranial space occupying lesion and their correlation (CT/Clinical).
2016
Introduction: The high morbidity & mortality associated with ICSOLs necessitates their early diagnosis so as to plan the required intervention. Intracranial Space occupying lesions (ICSOL) can be neoplastic, inflammatory or infective in aetiology. Widely available imaging techniques, computed tomography (CT) & magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to detect these lesions. This study was done to evaluate the ICSOL on neuroimaging & correlate the clinical findings with the radiological assessment. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 80 patients with ICSOL were studied by CT & MRI. Imaging findings were evaluated & tabulated & correlated with the clinical findings & histopathological findings (wherever available). The findings were statistically analyzed. Results: Most patients were in age range of 31 – 50 years (mean 42.2 y). Male : females ratio was 3:2. Most common presenting symptom was headache. Solitary lesions were present in 58 patients (72.5%) and multiple lesions i...
Computed Tomography Evaluation of Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions in Adults
2014
Introduction: Neoplasms of the brain present a remarkably diverse spectrum of growths. Computed tomography (CT) has now become the primary imaging modality for intracranial space occupying lesions (SOL) with effi cacy of 90-98%. Aim: The aims and objectives of this study are to know the frequency of occurrence of various intracranial SOL in adults and to analyze the CT brain scan data to determine the diagnostic sensitivity and specifi city of CT. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 cases of intracranial SOL were studied in patients above the age group of 18 years. Patients were followed up over a period of 2 years for histological co-relation. Data collected was analyzed with review of the literature. Results: This review has indicated that intracranial SOL often show characteristic features on CT that help in making a confi dent diagnosis. It is possible to attempt grading of the tumor with a fair degree of reliability. Conclusion: CT assessment supported by a sound understandin...
A Study on Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions
National Journal of Medical Research, 2015
Background: The high morbidity and mortality associated with Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions necessitates their early diagnosis so as to plan the intervention that is required. In the present study cases of either clinically suspected brain space occupying lesions or already diagnosed cases of brain space occupying lesions were studied by cross sectional imaging of MRI. Methodology: The present cross-sectional study was conducted presented with symptoms of raised ICT of sub acute onset & had lateralizing sign. A semi-structured questionnaire was prepared and demographic and clinical data like age, sex, symptoms and various morphological characters of Supratentorial SOLs were studied. A clinico-radiological correlation and confirmation of Radiological diagnosis was done by biopsy/surgery/MRI whenever possible to minimize patient follow up. Results: Majority of the patients were in the fourth decade (28.5%). Metastases were the most common single group of intracranial space occupying lesion (27%), Gliomas were the most common brain tumors (31.4%). Of the Gliomas, astrocytomas accounted for (81.8%). Most common hemisphere to be involved was the parietal lobe (31.4%). Intra-axial involvement (78.58 %) was most common localization in present study. Edema was the most common associated MRI finding (74.3%). Conclusion: The diagnostic accuracy of MRI in evaluation of intracranial space occupying lesion was 98.57 %. MRI remains the first line investigation for diagnosing and evaluation Intracranial space occupying lesion with a reasonable degree of diagnostic accuracy and with the advent of newer modifications of MRI such as MR Spectroscopy, 3-Tesla MRI, and newer techniques like MR Perfusion.
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Ring enhancing lesions are a common neurological problem seen in eithergender and in all age groups. Objectives: To determine the clinical presentations and etiologicalfactors in patients with ring enhancing lesion on CT scan brain. Design: Case series study.Period: One year. Setting: Department of medicine, Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad.Patients and methods: Subjects of either sex ≥12 years of age, presented with seizures, fever,focal neurological signs and deficit, headache, weight loss and vomiting and had single ormultiple ring enhancing lesions on computed tomography (contrast CT brain film) were enrolledand entered in the study. CT scan brain was advised to evaluate any identified lesion and thencertain specific biochemical tests were also advised to detect the particular existence etiologicalfactor. The data was analyzed in SPSS 16 and the frequency and percentage was calculated.Results: During one year study period, total 50 subjects were detected as ring enhancing ...
Imaging of Intracranial Space Occupying Lesions
International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 2021
Introduction: With advanced MRI techniques such as perfusion, diffusion, and spectroscopy, it is now possible to differentiate between various intracranial lesions. Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on 50 patients referred by various clinical departments with clinical suspicion of intracranial space occupying lesions, evaluated by computed tomography & magnetic resonance imaging. Result: Solitary lesions were present in 35 patients (70%) & multiple lesions in 15 patients (30%). 68.00% lesions were Supratentorial & 32.00% infratentorial in location. Most common supratentorial location in adults was frontal lobe 40% followed by parietal lobe 30%. Most common supratentorial locations in children were frontal lobe. Infratentorially, cerebellum & posterior fossa were found to be most common location in adults & children respectively. Supratentorial lesions were most common both in adults & children. 60% lesions were intraaxial & 40 % extra axial in locati...
Journal of tropical pediatrics, 2001
Single, small (<20 mm) enhancing CT lesions are the commonest cause of focal seizures in Indian children and are also frequently reported from other tropical countries. They often resolve spontaneously on follow-up and have therefore led to controversies regarding their etiology and appropriate management. Initially, these lesions were often considered to be tuberculomas. However, as research progressed over the last two decades, solitary cysticercus granuloma has been found to be the most likely cause for these lesions. In this article we discuss the evolution of current etiological concepts regarding single, small enhancing CT lesions among Indian children, and an approach towards management.
Computed Tomography Scan Findings in Children from a Tropical Region
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
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