Ces radiol. 2019, 73(3):174-176 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2019/025
MRI findings in high altitude sicknessCase report
- 1 Klinika zobrazovacích metod LF UK a FN, Plzeň
- 2 Neurologická klinika LF UK a FN, Plzeň
The authors present a case report of 27 years old man, with changes in brain parenchyma typical for acute mountain high altitude sickness - the crucial diagnostic finding were micro deposits of hemosiderin in white matter, changes were caused by the presence of an individual in the altitude of 6000 meters above sea level.
Keywords: high altitude sickness, brain edema, microhaemorrhage
Accepted: September 15, 2019; Published: September 1, 2019 Show citation
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