Published February 2006 | Version v1
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Magnetic resonance spectroscopic diagnosis of acute alcohol ingestion with hidden history

Creators

  • 1. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, (India). Department of MRI
  • 2. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, (India). Department of Neurology

Description

Parenchymal changes within the brain in chronic alcoholics are well known, and specific MRI and MR spectroscopy findings have been described. However, recent alcohol ingestion goes undetected on routine MRI because of lack of specific parenchymal changes in the acute setting. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy can detect the presence of ethanol as a metabolite in the brain accurately and can provide valuable information regarding acute ingestion of alcohol. This may be useful especially in cases where history of alcohol ingestion is withheld. Copyright (2006) Blackwell Science Pty Ltd

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australasian Radiology
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 79-81
ISSN
0004-8461
CODEN
AURDAW

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
37071129
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; CAT SCANNING; DIAGNOSIS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ETHANOL; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Descriptors DEC
ALCOHOLS; BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; EQUIPMENT; HYDROXY COMPOUNDS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY

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Notes
10 refs., 3 figs.