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- Title
Incidental MRI Findings in Patients with Impaired Cognitive Function.
- Authors
Yoon Joon Hwang
- Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the incidental findings on brain MRI of patients with cognitive function impairments. Materials and Methods: We analyzed magnetic resonance (MR) findings of 236 patients with decreased cognitive function. MR protocols include conventional T2 weighted axial images, fluid attenuated inversion recovery axial images, T1 weighted coronal 3-dimensional magnetization-prepared rapid acquisition of gradient echo and diffusion tensor images. We retrospectively evaluated the signal changes that suggest acute/subacute infarction and space occupying lesions which show mass effect. Results: Incidental MR findings were seen in 16 patients. Nine patients (3.8%) showed increased signal intensity on trace map of diffusion tensor images suggesting acute/subacute infarctions. Space occupying lesions were detected in 7 patients, and 3 lesions (1.27%) had mass effect and edema and were considered clinically significant lesions that diminish cognitive functions. Conclusion: Several incidental MR findings were detected in patients with decreased cognitive function, and the incidence of aucte/subacute infarctions were higher. Proper evaluations of MRI in patients with impaired cognitive functions will be helpful in early detection and management of ischemic lesions and space occupying lesions.
- Subjects
DEMENTIA; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; COGNITIVE ability; DIFFUSION tensor imaging; INFARCTION; BLOOD circulation disorders; EDEMA; NEUROLOGY
- Publication
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, 2013, Vol 68, Issue 1, p17
- ISSN
1738-2637
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3348/jksr.2013.68.1.17