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Intracerebral metastases Microchapters

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Overview

Historical Perspective

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Differentiating Intracerebral Metastases from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Overview

Differential Diagnosis

  • Abscess: typically hypermetabolic with central hypometabolism signifying necrosis
  • CVA
  • Primary brain neoplasm
  • Meningioma
  • Post-treatment effects (post-surgical or post radiation): hypermetabolic acutely progressing to hypometabolic over time
  • Epilepsy

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References