| Literature DB >> 16418384 |
M C G Otaduy1, C C Leite, M T C Lacerda, M O R Costa, F Arita, E Prado, S Rosemberg.
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We describe how proton MR spectroscopy ((1)H-MR spectroscopy) was useful in elucidating the diagnosis of galactosemia in an undiagnosed 6-month-old infant. In vivo (1)H-MR spectroscopy of the brain showed a doublet at 3.7 parts per million, which was identified as galactitol (Gal-ol) by in vitro (1)H-MR spectroscopy of the urine. Galactosemia was subsequently confirmed by laboratory tests and treatment was initiated. A follow-up brain MR imaging and (1)H-MR spectroscopy study revealed resolution of white matter lesions and disappearance of Gal-ol peaks.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16418384 PMCID: PMC7976095
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ISSN: 0195-6108 Impact factor: 3.825