The magnetic resonance hypointense spine of AIDS

The T1-weighted magnetic resonance examinations in 11 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients showed substantial reduction in signal intensity of vertebral bodies. Review of bone marrow aspirates and biopsies that were available in eight patients suggested that the abnormality resulted from mark...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography 1990-09, Vol.14 (5), p.785-789
Hauptverfasser:	GEREMIA, G. K, MCCLUNEY, K. W, ADLER, S. S, CHARLETTA, D. A, HOILE, R. D, HUCKMAN, M. S, RAMSEY, R. G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - metabolism Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - pathology Adult AIDS/HIV Biological and medical sciences Bone Marrow - metabolism Bone Marrow - pathology Histocytochemistry Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Iron - metabolism Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Medical sciences Spine - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	The T1-weighted magnetic resonance examinations in 11 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients showed substantial reduction in signal intensity of vertebral bodies. Review of bone marrow aspirates and biopsies that were available in eight patients suggested that the abnormality resulted from markedly increased amounts of storage iron within the bone marrow, probably secondary to the anemia of chronic disease.
ISSN:	0363-8715 1532-3145
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-199009000-00021