Inflammatory lesions of the brainstem: MRI patterns to success in diagnosis.

Congress:

ECR 2022

Poster Number:

C-11475

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Neuroradiology brain, CT, MR, Diagnostic procedure, Acute, Infection, Inflammation

Authors:

C. García De Andoin Sojo, L. Antón, I. Alonso Sánchez, I. Aza, M. D. M. Sarmiento, M. Saenz, E. Onís, M. Sarabia Unibaso, J. J. Gómez

DOI:

10.26044/ecr2022/C-11475

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2022/C-11475

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