Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis.
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a rare familial sterol storage disease with accumulation of cholestanol and cholesterol particularly in xanthomas, bile and brain. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful modality for imaging the affected tissues. It contributes to the evaluation and management of the disease.
Tai
K S
KS
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Brockwell
J
J
Chan
F L
FL
Janus
E D
ED
Lam
K S
KS
D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000473:pathology; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013710:Tendons; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
D008055:Lipids