Diffusion MR imaging in a case of acute ischemic optic neuropathy.
The purpose of this case report is to show the diagnostic potential of diffusion-weighted MR imaging in establishing the presence of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION). We report the MR imaging findings in a patient presenting with acute ION in whom diffusion imaging showed decreased water mobility as seen in patients with acute brain ischemia.
Al-Shafai
L S
LS
Department of Radiology, National Guard Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Mikulis
D J
DJ
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