Rhombencephalosynapsis diagnosed in childhood: Clinical and MRI findings

Citation
O. Danon et al., Rhombencephalosynapsis diagnosed in childhood: Clinical and MRI findings, MAGN RES IM, 18(1), 2000, pp. 99-101
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
ISSN journal
0730725X → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
99 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
0730-725X(200001)18:1<99:RDICCA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Rhombencephalosynapsis is an unfrequent malformation of the posterior fossa essentially characterized by vermian agenesis or hypogenesis, fusion of th e cerebellar hemispheres and fusion of the dentate nuclei. Supratentorial a bnormalities are usually associated. No specific clinical syndrome can be d escribed in relation with this disorder. We report a case diagnosed by MRI in a Living patient. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.