T1 weighted sagittal image
Musculoskeletal system
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsChethan Belgur S, Yugandhara M Shah, Brig R S Moorthy
Patient38 years, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/11447 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.11447 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |