Case report: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy with prominent medullary veins on angiogram

N Tomura; M Watanabe; T Kato; K Nishino; M Kowada

doi:10.1016/s0009-9260(05)82920-4

Case report: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy with prominent medullary veins on angiogram

Clin Radiol. 1994 Jan;49(1):66-8. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)82920-4.

Authors

N Tomura¹, M Watanabe, T Kato, K Nishino, M Kowada

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Akita University School of Medicine, Japan.

PMID: 8299338
DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)82920-4

Abstract

A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy associated with systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. Angiography revealed early filling of prominent medullary veins in the region of the lesion, suggesting active demyelination.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Angiography
Female
Humans
Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / complications
Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / diagnostic imaging*
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medulla Oblongata / blood supply*
Middle Aged
Veins