Migraine associated cerebral hyperperfusion with arterial spin-labeled MR imaging.

Authors :: Pollock JM
Deibler AR
Burdette JH
Kraft RA
Tan H
Evans AB
Maldjian JA
Source :: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology [AJNR Am J Neuroradiol] 2008 Sep; Vol. 29 (8), pp. 1494-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 May 22.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: We present a case series demonstrating abnormal regional cerebral hyperperfusion associated with migraine headache using arterial spin-labeling (ASL). In 3 of 11 patients, regional cortical hyperperfusion was demonstrated during a headache episode that corresponded to previous aura symptoms.

Subjects :: Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Spin Labels
Cerebral Arteries pathology
Cerebrovascular Disorders complications
Cerebrovascular Disorders diagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods
Migraine Disorders complications
Migraine Disorders diagnosis

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