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The clinical significance of the T2-FLAIR mismatch sign in grade II and III gliomas: a population-based study.
BMC cancer - 20 May 2020
Corell Alba, Ferreyra Vega Sandra, Hoefling Nickoleta, Carstam Louise, Smits Anja, Olsson Bontell Thomas, Björkman-Burtscher Isabella M, Carén Helena, Jakola Asgeir Store
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The T2-FLAIR mismatch sign is an imaging finding highly suggestive of isocitrate dehydrogenase mutated (IDH-mut) 1p19q non-codeleted (non-codel) gliomas (astrocytomas). In previous studies, it has shown excellent specificity but limited sensitivity for IDH-mut astrocytomas. Whether the mismatch sign is a marker of a clinically relevant subtype of IDH-mut astrocytomas is unknown. METHODS: We included...
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