Diffusion-weighted MR imaging findings in an isolated abscess of the clivus.
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We report the finding of restricted diffusion in an isolated abscess of the clivus and discuss the imaging differential diagnosis, with an emphasis on the usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 29 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008