Diffusion MR imaging in a case of acute ischemic optic neuropathy.
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The purpose of this case report is to show the diagnostic potential of diffusion-weighted MR imaging in establishing the presence of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION). We report the MR imaging findings in a patient presenting with acute ION in whom diffusion imaging showed decreased water mobility as seen in patients with acute brain ischemia.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 27 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006