MR of cerebral Whipple disease.
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چکیده
A case of cerebral Whipple disease is reported. MR findings of the brain are discussed in relation to neuropathologic lesions reported previously. Repeated MR investigations may serve as a valuable tool to evaluate long-term efficacy of treatment in cerebral Whipple disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 16 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995