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Infantile Krabbe disease: complementary CT and MR findings
1Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305-5105.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|September 1, 1993
Summary
This case report highlights Krabbe disease imaging findings. CT scans show increased density in the thalami and centrum semiovale, while MR scans reveal brain stem and cerebellum demyelination.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Neuroradiology
- Genetic Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Krabbe disease is a rare, severe lysosomal storage disorder.
- The infantile form presents early with significant neurological impairment.
- Diagnostic imaging is crucial for early detection and management.