Abstract
This study investigates the peri-tumor signal abnormalities of a spontaneous brain tumor in a rat by using a 4 cm high-temperature superconducting (HTS) surface resonator. Fractional anisotropy (FA) values derived from diffusion tensor imaging reflect the interstitial characteristic of the peri-lesional tissues of brain tumors. Low FA indicates interstitial tumor infiltration and tissue injury, while high FA indicates better tissue integrity. Better delineation of tissue contents obtained by the HTS surface resonator at 77 K may facilitate therapeutic strategy and improve clinical outcomes.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 063701 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Feb 11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)