Published November 1983 | Version v1
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Diagnostic value of CT scanning in neuromuscular diseases

Creators

  • 1. Leuven Univ. (Belgium). Dept. of Neurosurgery
  • 2. Leuven Univ. (Belgium). Dept. of Neurology
  • 3. Leuven Univ. (Belgium). Dept. of Radiology

Description

The diagnosis of myopathies has become easier since the CT technique is available. In this article the possibilities of CT for diagnostic procedures of neuromuscular diseases are pointed out. Density measurements increase differentiation of atrophy or hypertrophy of muscles as well as other pathological changes. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiologe
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
11
Series
CODEN: RDLGB.;Radiologe.
Journal Page Range
523-528
ISSN
0033-832X

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
15002206
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ATROPHY; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DISEASES; IMAGES; MUSCLES; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; TOMOGRAPHY