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High-resolution black-blood contrast-enhanced T1 weighted images for the diagnosis and follow-up of intracranial arteritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20739338     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Primary arteritis of the central nervous system (CNS) comprises a heterogeneous group of CNS disorders, which is characterised by non-atheromatous inflammation and necrosis of the arterial wall. The clinical presentation is highly variable, with stroke being the most common manifestation. Conventional angiography is considered to be the best imaging tool for diagnosing the disease. However, angiographic findings, which usually show lumen irregularities and stenosis, are often unspecific and can occur with a variety of other vascular disorders, such as atherosclerosis and arterial dissection. Therefore, brain biopsies are often needed to confirm the diagnosis. Recent reports have shown that MRI is able to visualise contrast enhancement in subjects with known primary CNS arteritis.
Authors:
T Saam; M Habs; O Pollatos; C Cyran; T Pfefferkorn; M Dichgans; O Dietrich; C Glaser; M F Reiser; K Nikolaou; K Nikolauo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The British journal of radiology     Volume:  83     ISSN:  1748-880X     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-26     Completed Date:  2011-02-03     Revised Date:  2011-02-08    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0373125     Medline TA:  Br J Radiol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e182-4     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Munich, Grosshadern Campus, Munich, Germany. Tobias.Saam@med.uni-muenchen.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arteritis / diagnosis*
Cerebral Arteries*
Contrast Media / diagnostic use
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Middle Aged
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media
Comments/Corrections
Erratum In:
Br J Radiol. 2010 Dec;83(996):1090
Note: Nikolauo, K [corrected to Nikolaou, K]

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