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Weerakkody Y, Campos A, Knipe H, et al. Nerve root enhancement. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 16 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-59333
Nerve root enhancement is a phenomenon described on post-contrast MRI scans that can be observed in a number of situations.
Common causes
Uncommon causes
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