Pontine MRI hyperintensities ("the cross sign") are not pathognomonic for multiple system atrophy (MSA).
Bürk
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Department of Neurology, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany. buerk@uni-tuebingen.de
Skalej
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Dichgans
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