Transient focal lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum: MR imaging with an attempt to clinical–physiological explanation and review of the literature

Conclusions_ To our knowledge and according to previous reports, the fact that these lesions are detected in a relatively large number of conditions with heterogeneous etiopathogenetic factors leads to the hypothesis that a common underlying pathophysiological mechanism that, considering signal char...

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Published in:Clinical imaging 2008-05, Vol.32 (3), p.246-246
Main Authors: Conti, M, Salis, A, Urigo, C, Canalis, L, Frau, S, Canalis, G.C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medical imaging
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Radiology
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Summary:Conclusions_ To our knowledge and according to previous reports, the fact that these lesions are detected in a relatively large number of conditions with heterogeneous etiopathogenetic factors leads to the hypothesis that a common underlying pathophysiological mechanism that, considering signal characteristic, reversibility, and white matter location, could be represented by vasogenic oedema.
ISSN:0899-7071
1873-4499
DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2008.02.003