Neurosarcoidosis of the brain and meninges.
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S ARCOIDOSIS is considered to be a granulomatous process that affects multiple systems. Neurologic symptoms develop in 1% to 2% of cases with Boeck’s sarcoid.’ Although the neurologic presentation has been uncommon, granulomas have been observed in up to 14% of patients with sarcoid at autopsy.’ The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the protean manifestations of sarcoidosis within the brain and its coverings.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seminars in roentgenology
دوره 20 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985