Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Coronal
T2
Axial
T2
Axial T1
in-phase
Axial T1
out-of-phase
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Bilateral symmetrical renal cortical hypointensity on both T1 and T2 sequences, in keeping with renal hemosiderosis.

Small splenule is noted.

Coronal C+ portal
venous phase
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
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No significant abnormalities are seen on CT.

Case Discussion

MRI of the abdomen shows renal hemosiderosis, a common feature of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

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