T2‑weighted axial images
Neuroradiology
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsAnastasia Zikou1, Christina Naka1, Meropi Tzoufi2, Vaseilios Xydis1, Maria I. Argyropoulou1.
Patient9 months, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/14863 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.14863 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |
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