Tractography
Tractography is a branch of medical imaging that uses MRI technology to create 3D images of the white-matter pathways in the brain. It is used to better understand how different areas of the brain are connected. Since it can track the movement of the nerve fibers, it can help identify issues with the brain's white-matter pathways, such as those involved in neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. Additionally, it can provide insight into the development of the brain and offer information about mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and stroke. Lastly, tractography can be used to compare the brains of individuals with different types of diseases, allowing us to better understand how they differ.
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1 journal(s) foundBrain And Spinal Cancer
ISSN: 2576-182X
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Suraj Konnath George, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dept. of Hematopathology
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Doctors refer to a tumor based on where the tumor cells originated, and whether they are cancerous or not. Brain and spinal cord tumors are different for everyone. They form in different areas and develop from different cell types.