White matter abnormality in cerebral atrophy: clinicoradiological correlations.

Authors:
  • AVA R Valentine
    A R Valentine
  • IMI F Moseley
    I F Moseley
  • BKB E Kendall
    B E Kendall

Abstract
The computed tomography (CT) scans in 1.6% of patients with cerebral atrophy showed the additional feature of areas of reduced attenuation in the deep cerebral white matter. Analysis of the clinical data showed a significant association with both hypertension and dementia. Etat criblé in vascular hypertension is suggested as the possible cause.