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Brainstem Infarction in Pupil-Sparing Oculomotor Nerve Palsy Detected by Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Authors :
Nakatani, Yusuke
Takahira, Masayuki
Sugiyama, Kazuhisa
Source :
Neuro-Ophthalmology. Apr2012, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p48-51. 4p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The usefulness of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging studies in pupil-sparing oculomotor nerve palsy due to midbrain infarction is illustrated in two interventional case reports. Two cases are presented illustrating the superior sensitivity of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in detecting midbrain infarction in this clinical situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01658107
Volume :
36
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74279007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/01658107.2011.647375