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Abstract:
Objective: To emphasize the significance of advanced neuroimaging techniques, specifically Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging (SWI), in diagnosing small vessel disease in patients presenting with parkinsonian features and normal conventional MRI findings.
Design: Case report.
Materials and Methods: A 48-year-old male with a one-year history of progressive left-sided weakness, facial asymmetry, and subsequent development of parkinsonian symptoms. Initial and follow-up conventional MRI scans were unremarkable.
Results: Despite normal MRI findings, clinical examination revealed left-sided upper motor neuron facial palsy, hemiparesis, exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, and rigidity. The patient responded positively to dopaminergic therapy.
Conclusion: This case underscores the necessity of incorporating advanced imaging modalities like SWI in patients with clinical features suggestive of cerebrovascular pathology but with normal conventional MRI results.
Keywords:
Vascular Parkinsonism, Small Vessel Disease, Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging, Normal MRI, Case Report
Cite Article:
"A Case Highlighting the Importance of Advanced Neuroimaging in Diagnosing Small Vessel Disease with Normal Conventional MRI Findings", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.a849-a852, February-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2502088.pdf
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