New MRI Findings in Fukuyama Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Brain Stem and Venous System Anomalies [PEDIATRICS]

CONCLUSIONS:
Superficial brain stem structural and signal abnormalities would be useful MR imaging findings to diagnose Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy as well as venous system abnormalities. Clinicians must keep in mind that this disease has a high risk of hemorrhage.

Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - June 9, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Hirasawa-Inoue, A., Sato, N., Shigemoto, Y., Kimura, Y., Ishiyama, A., Takeshita, E., Mori-Yoshimura, M., Oya, Y., Takahashi, Y., Komaki, H., Matsuda, H., Sasaki, M. Tags: PEDIATRICS Source Type: research