Research Article

Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules

Volume: 16 Number: 1 March 14, 2024
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Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the conventional and diffusion MRI findings of ring-shaped lateral ventricular nodules (RSLVN) along with clinical features. Methods: MR images of all patients who underwent contrast-enhanced brain MRI between 2019 and 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. The number, shape, maximal diameter, and signal intensity of RSLVNs on T1-weighted (T1W), T2-weighted (T2W), fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and contrast-enhancement status were evaluated. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and normalized ADC ratios of nodules were also determined. If follow-up MRIs were performed, morphological changes of RSLVNs were evaluated. Results: RSLVN was observed in fifteen (0.51%) of 2920 patients. Multiple RSLVNs were observed in five patients and therefore a total of 23 RSLVNs were identified in fifteen patients. Nodules were located on the roof of the lateral ventricle in eight nodules (34.8%), in the frontal horn in twelve nodules (52.2%), and in the septum pellucidum in three. 6 of 23 RSLVNs (26.1%) were larger than 1 cm. All RSLVNs were isointense on T1W and T2W, while hyperintense on FLAIR. On DWI, 20 of 23 RSLVNs had isointense signal and the remaining 3 lesions were hyperintense. The mean ADC value and nADC ratio were 1.42 ± 0.29 x 10-3mm2 and 1.87 ± 0.31, respectively. Conclusion: RSLVNs may be more frequent than previously reported. Their uniform MRI appearance and typical localizations are distinctive, and they can reach relatively large sizes. Morphological stability during follow-up and the ADC values of these lesions suggest a possible benign nature.

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Supporting Institution

None.

Project Number

831892

Ethical Statement

This study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Approval was granted by the Ethics Committee of Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa (Decision number: 831892).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 14, 2024

Submission Date

December 23, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 14, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
Karaman, A. K., Korkmazer, B., Özkan, E. Y., Değer, E., İsler, C., Samancı, C., Baş, A., Ahmadli, R., Arslan, S., & Kızılkılıc, O. (2024). Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules. Konuralp Medical Journal, 16(1), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1407655
AMA
1.Karaman AK, Korkmazer B, Özkan EY, et al. Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16(1):20-25. doi:10.18521/ktd.1407655
Chicago
Karaman, Ahmet Kürşat, Bora Korkmazer, Enise Yağmur Özkan, et al. 2024. “Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-Shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16 (1): 20-25. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1407655.
EndNote
Karaman AK, Korkmazer B, Özkan EY, Değer E, İsler C, Samancı C, Baş A, Ahmadli R, Arslan S, Kızılkılıc O (March 1, 2024) Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules. Konuralp Medical Journal 16 1 20–25.
IEEE
[1]A. K. Karaman et al., “Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 20–25, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1407655.
ISNAD
Karaman, Ahmet Kürşat - Korkmazer, Bora - Özkan, Enise Yağmur - Değer, Enes - İsler, Cihan - Samancı, Cesur - Baş, Ahmet - Ahmadli, Rugiyya - Arslan, Serdar - Kızılkılıc, Osman. “Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-Shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16/1 (March 1, 2024): 20-25. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1407655.
JAMA
1.Karaman AK, Korkmazer B, Özkan EY, Değer E, İsler C, Samancı C, Baş A, Ahmadli R, Arslan S, Kızılkılıc O. Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16:20–25.
MLA
Karaman, Ahmet Kürşat, et al. “Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-Shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, Mar. 2024, pp. 20-25, doi:10.18521/ktd.1407655.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Kürşat Karaman, Bora Korkmazer, Enise Yağmur Özkan, Enes Değer, Cihan İsler, Cesur Samancı, Ahmet Baş, Rugiyya Ahmadli, Serdar Arslan, Osman Kızılkılıc. Conventional and Diffusion MR Imaging Features of Ring-shaped Lateral Ventricular Nodules. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024 Mar. 1;16(1):20-5. doi:10.18521/ktd.1407655

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