Citation

de Bruïne JF, van Royen EA, van Weeren F, vd Weel FA, Reiffers S, Verbeeten BW, Krens H, Hijdra A, Limburg M. Clin. Neurol. Neurosurg. 1986; 88(4): 253-261.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3492320

Abstract

Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) has been used in the last five years as a method for cerebral bloodflow imaging, especially in cerebral infarction. In this study the first experiences in the Netherlands are presented. In 57.6% of our patients lesions, defined by SPECT were larger than those found by CT. This was not only seen in patients with cerebral infarction but also in hematoma. In 33.3% the size of the lesions were comparable. In 10 out of 14 patients with a solitary lesion in one hemisphere a decreased perfusion was seen in the contralateral cerebellar hemisphere. This phenomenon is called crossed cerebellar diaschisis. One patient with probably Alzheimer disease, showing a specific flow pattern, is discussed.

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