Deep Brain Reversible Encephalopathy: Association with Secondary Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
T. Parikha,
K. Shifteha,
M.L. Liptona,
J.A. Belloa and
A.L. Brooka
a From the Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

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Fig 1. AC, FLAIR (TR/TE, 9002/149.5), DWI (10000/105.7, b value of 1000), and ADC map images confirm the presence of acute right cerebellar infarct, DI, FLAIR, DWI, and ADC map images show edema involving the brain stem and thalami.
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Fig 2. A,B, Sagittal and oblique MR venography images (TR.TE, 40.0/5.3) show no evidence of sinus or deep vein thrombosis.
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Fig 3. AC, FLAIR (TR/TE, 9002/162.5) DWI (10000/95.2), and ADC map images show a resolving right cerebellar infarct. DI, FLAIR, DWI, and ADC map images show resolution of the edema involving the brain stem and thalami.
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