Dependent layering of contrast medium in cystic astrocytomas

1 January 1977

journal article
Published by Springer Nature in Neuroradiology

Vol. 14 (3) , 107-110
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00333051

Abstract

Dependent layering of contrast enhanced fluid in cystic astrocytomas has not been described on computed tomograms. Two children in which this phenomenon occurred are described and its significance is discussed. In a third cystic lesion contrast layering was confirmed by head tilting.

Keywords

CHILDREN
CYSTIC ASTROCYTOMAS
MEDIUM
DEPENDENT LAYERING
LAYERING OF CONTRAST
TILTING
FLUID
TOMOGRAMS

This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:

Computed Tomography: Demonstration of Contrast Medium within Cystic Tumors
Radiology, 1976