MR Imaging in a Case of Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

Authors:
  • MMMario Mascalchi
    Mario Mascalchi
  • GPGian Carlo Dal Pozzo
    Gian Carlo Dal Pozzo
  • NTNeri Taverni
    Neri Taverni
  • ASAldo Saia
    Aldo Saia
  • CTCarlo Trevisan
    Carlo Trevisan
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance using a 0.5 T system and a T2-weighted spin-echo pulse sequence revealed symmetric areas of marked hypointensity of the globi pallidi in a case with a family history of and presenting with clinical features consistent with Hallervorden-Spatz disease. No such findings were seen in any of 16 normal volunteers of similar age. Magnetic resonance may be useful for diagnosing Hallervorden-Spatz disease.