Intracranial calcifications on CT.
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چکیده
Computed tomography (CT) is very sensitive for detection and localization of intracranial calcifications. We reviewed in this pictorial essay the diseases associated with intracranial calcifications and emphasized the utility of CT for the differential diagnosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Diagnostic and interventional radiology
دوره 16 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010