Isolated cerebral intraaxial varix.
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چکیده
A case of isolated parenchymal venous varix not seen on angiography is reported. CT demonstrated a well-defined cystic lesion with peripheral enhancement deep within the left temporal lobe. MR demonstrated a high-signal-intensity lesion with hemosiderin rim.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 16 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995