Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging Findings in an Isolated Abscess of the Clivus

We report the finding of restricted diffusion in an isolated abscess of the clivus and discuss the imaging differential diagnosis, with an emphasis on the usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2008-01, Vol.29 (1), p.51-52
Hauptverfasser:	Soares-Fernandes, J.P, Valle-Folgueral, J.M, Morais, N, Ribeiro, M, Moreira-da-Costa, J.A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Brain Abscess - diagnosis Cranial Fossa, Posterior - pathology Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Head & Neck Humans Image Enhancement - methods Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Nervous system Perception Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Vision
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the finding of restricted diffusion in an isolated abscess of the clivus and discuss the imaging differential diagnosis, with an emphasis on the usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging.
ISSN:	0195-6108 1936-959X
DOI:	10.3174/ajnr.A0820