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- Title
3D MR Models and Volumetric Measurements of the Brain in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
- Authors
Papapostolou, P.; Arvaniti, M.; Goutsaridou, F.; Emmanouilidou, M.; Tezapsidis, G.; Chondromatidou, S.; Tsolaki, M.; Tsitouridis, I.
- Abstract
This study aimed to describe the procedure we use to create 3D models of the brain parenchyma from MRI images and calculate the volume of the whole brain and different compartments of the brain in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The utility of the 3D models and volumetric measurements of the whole brain parenchyma and different brain structures is discussed. Thirtysix patients with Alzheimer's disease were examined during the last six months with MRI. Fourteen of them were men and 22 were women. The patients were between 53 and 67 years old. MR images were studied using an automatic algorithm. The images from MRI were segmented and then threedimensional models of brain were produced to calculate the brain volume and the volume of the white matter, gray matter and CSF separately. The whole procedure was completed successfully in 34 patients. The procedure was unsuccessful in two patients due to movement artifacts in MR images. It is relatively easy to create 3D models of MR images and to obtain volumetric studies. If this procedure is adjusted in patients with Alzheimer's disease, we can provide information more clearly and accurately than single images alone. The information obtained can be used in daily clinical practice such as pharmaceutical treatment planning and results or in basic clinical research.
- Subjects
BRAIN magnetic fields measurement; VOLUMETRIC analysis; MEDICAL imaging systems; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; ALZHEIMER'S patients; CEREBROSPINAL fluid examination; AGE factors in disease; ALGORITHMS
- Publication
Neuroradiology Journal, 2008, Vol 21, Issue 5, p611
- ISSN
1971-4009
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/197140090802100501