Contribution of QSM Imaging to the Diagnosis of the Rare Syndrome of Leukoencephalopathy with Cysts and Calcification (LCC)

Peter Raab; Martin Stangel; Heinrich Lanfermann

doi:10.1007/s00062-017-0586-8

Contribution of QSM Imaging to the Diagnosis of the Rare Syndrome of Leukoencephalopathy with Cysts and Calcification (LCC)

Clin Neuroradiol. 2017 Dec;27(4):477-479. doi: 10.1007/s00062-017-0586-8. Epub 2017 May 5.

Authors

Peter Raab¹, Martin Stangel², Heinrich Lanfermann³

Affiliations

¹ Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany. Raab.peter@mh-hannover.de.
² Department of Neurology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
³ Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.

PMID: 28477179
DOI: 10.1007/s00062-017-0586-8

Abstract

We describe the typical computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics in a rare case of adult leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and cysts (LCC). In addition, we describe the specific findings of quantified susceptibility mapping (QSM) in this case, relate it to known histopathological findings, and point out possible advantages of this method.

Keywords: Calcification; Cysts; Leukoencephalopathy; QSM; Quantified susceptibility mapping.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
Central Nervous System Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
Humans
Leukoencephalopathies / diagnostic imaging*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged