Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR
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Semin. Ultrasound CT MR · Dec 2011
Role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in evaluation of congenital/developmental brain abnormalities.
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is an invaluable tool to study brain development and in vivo metabolism of brain. MRS is a noninvasive method and also does not involve ionizing radiation. ⋯ This discussion is limited to the use of MRS in evaluation of congenital or developmental brain abnormalities. The discussion of clinical utility of MRS is preceded by a brief overview of the technical aspects of MRS, followed by description of normal brain spectra in the neonates and the changes with normal brain development.