THE ROLE OF MR PERFUSION IN EVALUATING TREATMENT EFFICACY IN PROGRESSIVE CEREBRAL GLIOMAS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

This literature review is devoted to the evaluation of the diagnostic capabilities of magnetic resonance im­aging (MRI), particularly MRI combined with cerebral perfusion imaging. Special attention is given to the potential of MR perfusion for the differential diagnosis of post-radiation changes, including radiation necrosis, and progressive tumor growth. The review presents a comparative analysis of this technique with other highly informative neuroim­aging modalities currently used in neuroradiological practice. Furthermore, the relevance of incorporating MR per­fusion into comprehensive imaging protocols is discussed, and current trends in the development of this imaging technique are highlighted.