Neuroradiology
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsMuhammad Asim Rana1, Ahmed F. Mady1, Omar E. Ramadan1, Intekhab Ahmed1, Waleed T. Hashim1, Abdulrehman Alharthy1, Mostafa Yaseen1, Tarik M. Alsaqat 2, Ahmed F. Farakha2, Dina M. Khalil2
Patient19 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/11853 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.11853 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |