Abstract
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by an inborn failure to catabolize branched-chain amino acids. We report a case of a newborn boy with MSUD. The diffusion-weighted MR imaging is more sensitive than T2-weighted imaging in showing extent of brain edema. Early diagnosis and treatment of this baby achieve a good outcome.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 181-184 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Radiology |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2003 |
Keywords
- Brain edema
- Diffusion-weighted imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Maple syrup urine disease
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging