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Transient brain scan abnormalities in renal dialysis patients

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med., v. 17, no. 1, pp. 6-8
OSTI ID:4132055

Two patients on chronic renal hemodialysis developed acute neurologic symptoms and unusual brain scan findings, including very prominent cranial sinuses. Symptoms and scan abnormalities reverted to normal within a few days. The possible mechanisms are discussed. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles
NSA Number:
NSA-33-009704
OSTI ID:
4132055
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med., v. 17, no. 1, pp. 6-8, Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med., v. 17, no. 1, pp. 6-8; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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