Imaging manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type B.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the various imaging manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type B using various imaging techniques emphasizing cross-sectional imaging.


CONCLUSIONS
Niemann-Pick disease type B is a multisystem disease that affects the pulmonary, cardiovascular, abdominal, and skeletal systems. Cross-sectional imaging is well suited for detecting and assessing the various manifestations of this disease, which can be highly suggestive of the diagnosis when seen in combination.
Simpson
William L
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Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Box 1234, 1 Gustave L. Levy Pl., New York, NY 10029, USA. william.simpson@mountsinai.org
Mendelson
David
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Wasserstein
Melissa P
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McGovern
Margaret M
MM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D052537:Niemann-Pick Disease, Type B / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed