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Delayed Post-Anoxic White Matter Injury in an Infant
Bert Degrieck1, Julie Dutoit1, Nele Herregods1
1Ghent University Hosptial, BE.
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
|July 2, 2020
Summary
Delayed post-anoxic encephalopathy causes white matter reversal on diffusion-weighted MRI. This imaging finding appears earlier in infants compared to adults, aiding in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Delayed post-anoxic encephalopathy (DPAE) is a rare neurological condition.
- Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) is crucial for diagnosing brain injury.
- Understanding age-specific imaging findings in DPAE is important for timely diagnosis.
