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Cerebral Neoplasms

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A mass-like lesion in the brain always makes us consider the possibility of an underlying tumor. We then assess the imaging pattern in order to establish an appropriate tumoral differential diagnosis. While this approach often works, a mass lesion can sometimes simulate a tumor. Identification of such a tumor mimic is essential since it can significantly influence further management. This review article will focus on imaging features of brain tumors and tumor mimics. Considering the exhaustive list of tumors (intra-axial, calvarial/dural based, sellar based, pineal region based, and intraventricular), we will limit our discussion to intra-axial tumors.

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  1. Radiology, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, 150 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 208, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757, USA

    Edmond A. Knopp

  2. Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, 660 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA

    Girish M. Fatterpekar

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  1. UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    Jürg Hodler

  2. Zürich, Switzerland

    Rahel A. Kubik-Huch

  3. Klinik/Poliklinik Nuklearmedizin, Zürich, Switzerland

    Gustav K. von Schulthess

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Knopp, E.A., Fatterpekar, G.M. (2016). Cerebral Neoplasms. In: Hodler, J., Kubik-Huch, R., von Schulthess, G. (eds) Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2016-2019. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30081-8_1

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