The investigation of choice for meningeal carcinomatosis in CNS is:
Ans. A. Enhanced MRI* Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC) refers to diffuse seeding of the leptomeninges by tumor metastases.* LC occurs in 'an estimated 20% of patients diagnosed with cancer and is most commonly found in breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, and melanoma in adults and hematogenous malignancies and primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) in children.* Contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain and spine is the imaging modality of choice because of its safety, excellent contrast resolution, and multiplanar abilities.
Nervous System
Enhanced MRI
SPECT
PET
NCCT
Enhanced MRI