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Computed tomography in Hallervorden-Spatz disease.

E Boltshauser, W Lang, R Janzer

    Neuropediatrics
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed characteristic findings in a rare case of late-infantile Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD). These imaging results, confirmed by autopsy, can aid in diagnosing this neurodegenerative disorder.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
    • Late-infantile HSD presents in early childhood with progressive dystonia and neurological decline.

    Observation:

    • A patient with late-infantile HSD developed dystonic posture, loss of speech, and ambulation by preschool age.
    • Cranial CT at age 18 showed infratentorial atrophy and symmetrical hyperdensities in the globus pallidus.

    Findings:

    • Autopsy confirmed iron-staining pigment deposits in the globus pallidus, correlating with CT findings.
    • Absence of cortical cerebral atrophy, ventricular enlargement, and caudate atrophy was noted on CT.

    Implications:

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  • CT findings of globus pallidus hyperdensities may assist in diagnosing late-infantile HSD in clinical settings.
  • Limited experience exists with CT and MRI in Hallervorden-Spatz disease, highlighting the need for more research.