MR diagnosis of dural venous sinus thrombosis complicating L-asparaginase therapy.
Dural venous sinus thrombosis is an important complication of L-asparaginase chemotherapy. The diagnosis and followup of this condition, using spin echo and fast imaging techniques, is described in three patients. Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is a rapid, noninvasive technique for diagnosis and follow-up of this condition. Fast imaging techniques can improve the assessment of these patients.
Schick
R M
RM
Department of Radiology, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115.
Jolesz
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F
Barnes
P D
PD
Macklis
J D
JD
D000328:Adult; D001215:Asparaginase / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004388:Dura Mater; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015461:Leukemia, Prolymphocytic, T-Cell / Q000188:drug therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013997:Time Factors
D001215:Asparaginase