T2-blackout effect on DWI as a sign of early bone infarct and sequestration in a patient with sickle cell disease

We present a case of an 18-year-old male with a history of sickle cell disease, who was transferred to our emergency department with progressively severe headache and jaw pain for one-week. Initial evaluation was concerning for osteomyelitis and epidural abscess formation.

Source: Clinical Imaging - November 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ibrahim S. Tuna, Bedirhan Tarhan, Mauricio Escobar, Mehmet S. Albayram Tags: Neuroradiology Source Type: research