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Sequential 123I-IMP-SPECT in acute infantile hemiplegia
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan.
Pediatric Neurology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
123I-N-isopropyl-p-iodoamphetamine (IMP) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) showed reduced uptake in affected brain areas of infants with acute infantile hemiplegia. This imaging technique is valuable for diagnosis and prognosis assessment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Acute infantile hemiplegia is a neurological condition affecting infants.
- Accurate diagnosis and prognosis are crucial for managing this condition.