CT and MRI manifestation of neurofibromatosis:a report of 7 cases
- VernacularTitle:神经纤维瘤病7例CT及MRI表现
- Author:
Wenxian WANG
;
Liguang ZOU
;
Qingrong SUN
;
Dong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
neurofibromatosis;
tomography,X-ray computed;
magnetic resonance imaging
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(16):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the imaging features of neurofibromatosis.Methods Imaging data of 7 patients with neurofibromatosis proven by operation and clinical syndrome,were retrospectively analyzed.Results In 7 cases of neurofibromatosis,the findings of CT and MRI displayed 3 cases of bilateral vestibular schwannoma,2 of which were combined with optical nerve glioma;1 case of optical nerve glioma complicated with neurofibromatosis under cervical dura;1 case of meningioma and 2 cases with the changes of dura spinal sac.The last two cases displayed abnormal skull and spinal canal,concave change of vertebra and enlarged dura spinal sac,partially stretched to never root on CT plain flim and MRI.Conclusion Neurofibromatosis can be definitely diagnosed by optimal imaging examination based on comprehensive analysis of imaging features and typical syndromes.
