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Diffusion imaging shows abnormalities after blunt head trauma when conventional magnetic resonance imaging is normal

F J Rugg-Gunn1, M R Symms, G J Barker

  • 1The MRI Unit, National Society for Epilepsy, and Epilepsy Research Group and NMR Research Unit, University Department of Clinical Neurology, Institute of Neurology, University College London, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK.

Summary

Diffusion tensor imaging reveals subtle cerebral damage in head injury patients, even when standard MRI scans appear normal. This breakthrough aids in the accurate identification and management of traumatic brain injuries.

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