Diffusion-weighted imaging is useful for diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. However,
metastatic brain lesions may also demonstrate restricted diffusion on magnetic resonance
imaging. We describe 4 cases (3 with metastatic neoplasms and 1 with a meningioma)
with positive findings by diffusion-weighted imaging.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 29,
2005
Received:
April 21,
2005
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2005.06.004
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© 2005 National Stroke Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
