A Rare Case of Cockayne Syndrome-MRI Features.
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چکیده
The Cockayne Syndrome is a rare syndrome of congenital originwhich is charcterized by growth retardation, facial dysmorphism, facial naevi,retinopathy and mental retardation, which are associated with the changes in the brain parenchyma. The findings of MRI of the brain support the clinical diagnosis of the Cockayne Syndrome. We would like to highlight the MRI findings of this rare syndrome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
دوره 6 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012