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Publications [#132176] of James M Provenzale

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  1. G Bennett, JM Provenzale, Schistosomal myelitis: findings at MR imaging., European journal of radiology, IRELAND, vol. 27 no. 3 (July, 1998), pp. 268-70, ISSN 0720-048X
    (last updated on 2007/02/06)

    Abstract:
    Schistosomal spinal cord involvement is a rare complication of infection by Schistosoma mansoni. This work reports the MR imaging findings in a patient with schistosomal myelitis involving the lower spinal cord and conus medullaris. MR imaging showed a focal mass with a slightly nodular surface and which had peripheral enhancement after contrast administration. The MR appearance of this complication of schistosomal infection is important to recognize so that early medical therapy can be started in an attempt to maximize neurologic recovery.

    Keywords:
    Adult • Humans • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* • Male • Myelitis • Schistosomiasis mansoni • Spinal Cord • diagnosis* • pathology


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