MRI of central nervous system abnormalities in childhood leukemia.

摘要: Purpose To document the imaging abnormalities seen in central nervous system (CNS) childhood leukemia or as complications of its treatment. Materials and methods Magnetic resonance (MRI) 15 children with neurologic treatment were reviewed retrospectively. The first group consisted patients CNS detected prior to during treatment, within three months after completion Patients by MRI following included second group. Results Among children, six had two more different abnormalities. 12 orbital, temporal, cerebellopontine angle, spinal chloroma; bilateral subdural hematoma subacute stage; multifocal intraparenchymal hemorrhage; retinal hemorrhage detachment; pons mesencephalon; PRES (posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome); leukemic infiltration 3(rd), left 7(th), 8(th) cranial nerves; meningeal leukemia. Three including radiation necrosis secondary brain tumor, osteomyelitis L3 vertebra, Conclusion wide spectrum that occur for is related method. Because many are treatable, early diagnosis essential.