Developing a Texture Analysis Technique using Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR) to Differentiate Tumor from Edema for Contouring Primary Intracranial Tumors

Tumor volume is a significant prognostic factor in the treatment of malignant tumors. Treatment protocols for malignant brain tumors generally call for removal through surgical procedures followed by irradiation of the tumor bed. The goal of radiation therapy is to irradiate the tumor volume while limiting damage to the surrounding normal tissues. Achieving this goal requires accurate determination of 3-D treatment volumes.