The investigation of choice for meningeal carcinomatosis in CNS is:
Correct Answer: Enhanced MRI
Description: Ans. A. Enhanced MRI* Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LC) refers to diffuse seeding of the leptomeninges by tumor metastases.* LC occurs in 'an estimated 20% of patients diagnosed with cancer and is most commonly found in breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, and melanoma in adults and hematogenous malignancies and primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) in children.* Contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain and spine is the imaging modality of choice because of its safety, excellent contrast resolution, and multiplanar abilities.
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