RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Baló's Concentric Sclerosis: Clinical and Radiologic Features of Five Cases
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1362
OP 1367
VO 22
IS 7
A1 Karaarslan, Ercan
A1 Altintas, Ayse
A1 Senol, Utku
A1 Yeni, Naz
A1 Dincer, Alp
A1 Bayindir, Cicek
A1 Karaagac, Naci
A1 Siva, Aksel
YR 2001
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/22/7/1362.abstract
AB Summary: Baló's concentric sclerosis (BCS) is a rare demyelinating disease considered to be a variant of multiple sclerosis. Five BCS cases were diagnosed antemortem based on their typical concentric mass patterns on MR images and based on clinical and CSF findings. Histopathologic investigation was also performed in one case. Our case report supports the concept that BCS may be a self-limited disease that is not always fatal. Characteristic MR imaging findings may allow antemortem diagnosis of BCS when performed at the onset of the disease.