MR imaging in hypertrophic neuropathy: a case of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, type I (Charcot-Marie-Tooth).
We describe findings of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI examination of the lumbar spine with and without gadolinium DTPA showed diffusely enlarged cauda equina, nerve roots, and ganglia. In the setting of appropriate family history and clinical presentation, the findings of diffusely enlarged nerve roots support the diagnosis of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Type I (HMSN I, Charcot-Marie-Tooth).
Choi
S K
SK
Department of Radiology, Guthrie Medical Center/Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania 18840.
Bowers
R P
RP
Buckthal
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PE
D000328:Adult; D002607:Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA