Abstract
The findings at sequential MR imaging and proton MR spectroscopy of a patient with profound hypoxic-ischemic brain injury are reported. The pattern of structural and biochemical changes observed closely reflected the known evolution of postasphyxic brain degeneration. Particularly noteworthy were the sharp decrease of cortical N-acetylaspartate in the acute phase, suggesting the severity of the neuronal insult, and the subsequent progressive increase of choline, paralleling the delayed degeneration of white matter.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 648-652 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Journal of Neuroradiology |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology