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(20) Radiological assessment of neurocutaneous disorders: application of new imaging techniques
Author(s) -
Barker J.N.W.N.,
Gaines P.A.,
MacDonald L.M.,
MacDonald D.M.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1987.tb12038.x
Subject(s) - medicine , radiological weapon , library science , radiology , computer science
Many of the congenital neurocutaneous disorders show well‐known specific radiological changes which can be visualized by routine radiography. However, the advent of new imaging techniques permits more detailed analysis of internal lesions, including their early development, and thus in some instances earlier diagnosis may be achieved. Moreover, such methods may obviate the need for more invasive investigations. We demonstrate the application of these techniques in four phakomatoses, namely neurofibromatosis, tuberose sclerosis, Sturge‐Weber syndrome and von Hippel‐Lindau syndrome. Amongst the more important and readily available of these methods are computerized tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiography. The value of these techniques is exemplified by the use of computerized tomography in tuberose sclerosis; after recognition of the cutaneous features, central nervous system involvement is identifiable many months before routine radiological detection of intracranial calcification. Further examples of the clinical application are detailed in each instance.