Imaging of Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Disorders of the Basal Ganglia

Toxic and metabolic disorders affecting the basal ganglia are variable, common, and easily misinterpreted on neuroimaging studies. Integration of clinical information with imaging findings is key to helping referring physicians diagnose and treat the underlying ailment. This review aims to provide a...

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Published in:Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI CT, and MRI, 2014-04, Vol.35 (2), p.75-84
Main Authors: Chokshi, Falgun H., MD, Aygun, Nafi, MD, Mullins, Mark E., MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basal Ganglia Diseases - diagnosis
Brain Diseases, Metabolic - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Neurotoxicity Syndromes - diagnosis
Radiology
Syndrome
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Toxic and metabolic disorders affecting the basal ganglia are variable, common, and easily misinterpreted on neuroimaging studies. Integration of clinical information with imaging findings is key to helping referring physicians diagnose and treat the underlying ailment. This review aims to provide a systematic approach to both computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings, their potential causes, and their clinical implications.
ISSN:0887-2171
1558-5034
DOI:10.1053/j.sult.2013.09.006