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Magnetic resonance imaging of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis |
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| Authors: | KS Tai J Brockwell FL Chan ED Janus KSL Lam |
| Abstract: | Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a rare familial sterol storage disease with accumulation of cholestanol and cholesterol particularly in xanthomas, bile and brain. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful modality for imaging the affected tissues. It contributes to the evaluation and management of the disease. |
| Keywords: | magnetic resonance imaging xanthomatosis. |