Abstract
Functional imaging may come to play an important role in the evaluation of CNS vasculitis by demonstrating pathology on the microcirculatory level. A positive finding of microvascular ischemia may assist in the diagnosis of CNS vasculitis. More importantly, the demonstration of normal microcirculation may reliably exclude CNS vasculitis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-313 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CNS vasculitis
- Cerebral angiography
- Diffusion imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Perfusion imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging