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== Differential Diagnosis==
== Differential Diagnosis==
:*Some studies suggest that indium scans can help differentiate abscess from CA, and [[thallium]] [[SPECT]] scans can distinguish [[CNS]] toxo from [[lymphoma]].
:*Some studies suggest that indium scans can help differentiate abscess from CA, and [[thallium]] [[SPECT]] scans can distinguish [[CNS]] toxoplasmosis from [[lymphoma]].
:* A [[CT scan]] with contrast will show a ring-enhancing mass that surrounds an area of hypodensity ([[necrosis]] or [[edema]]).
:* The big differential is [[metastatic tumor]]: abscesses are often located in watershed regions, and [[tumor]]s often enhance diffusely with contrast.
:* The big differential is [[metastatic tumor]]: abscesses are often located in watershed regions, and [[tumor]]s often enhance diffusely with contrast.
:* Despite these differences, the true Dx is sometimes not made until [[biopsy]].
:* Despite these differences, the true Dx is sometimes not made until [[biopsy]].
:*[[MRI]] is generally thought to be the imaging modality of choice and can more accurately stage the abscess and gauge the response to therapy.
::* T1 images are similar to [[CT]], with a central hypodense signal and surrounding ring-enhancement.
::* T2 images reveal a central hyperintense area surrounded by a well-defined hypointense capsule with surrounding [[edema]].


==References==
==References==

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Differential Diagnosis

  • Some studies suggest that indium scans can help differentiate abscess from CA, and thallium SPECT scans can distinguish CNS toxoplasmosis from lymphoma.
  • The big differential is metastatic tumor: abscesses are often located in watershed regions, and tumors often enhance diffusely with contrast.
  • Despite these differences, the true Dx is sometimes not made until biopsy.

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