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CT and MR imaging of localized amyloidosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11522415     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The localized form of amyloidosis affecting the head and neck region is rare. The characteristic features of localized amyloidosis appeared as multiple nodules on the tongue, lip, and cheek on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Contrast-enhanced CT scans represented this lesion as a marked nodular enhancement. MR features of this lesion appeared slightly low on T1-weighted images and slightly high on T2-weighted images compared with T1-T2 images of residual normal tongue. Time contrast intensity curves obtained from dynamic MRI rapidly increased to reach a plateau and gradually decreased during the late and delayed phases. MR findings suggest that such lesions might be comprised of fibrous tissue with abundant vessels. This report suggests that dynamic MRI might be helpful for diagnosing localized amyloidosis.
Authors:
J Asaumi; Y Yanagi; M Hisatomi; H Konouchi; K Kishi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of radiology     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0720-048X     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Radiol     Publication Date:  2001 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-08-27     Completed Date:  2001-10-18     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8106411     Medline TA:  Eur J Radiol     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  83-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Radiology, Okayama University Dental School, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Okayama 700-8525, Japan. asaumi@med.okayama-u.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Amyloidosis / radiography*
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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