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Arterial Spin Labelling Perfusion, Proton MR Spectroscopy and Susceptibility-Weighted MR Findings of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy: a Case Report

  • Kwon, Hwanwoong (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Dae Seob (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jang, Jungho (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.02.03
  • Accepted : 2019.03.18
  • Published : 2019.06.30

Abstract

In this study, we report arterial spin labelling perfusion, proton MR spectroscopy and susceptibility-weighted MR findings of acute necrotizing encephalopathy in a child with rotavirus infection.

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