Presentation
Known case of methemoglobinemia.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Methemoglobinemia
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Bilateral symmetrical increased T1-WI signal intensity in basal ganglia, involving caudate nuclei, putamina, as well as brainstem and periaqueductal gray matter.
No diffusion restriction is seen in the involved regions.
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Follow up MRI 1 year later show the same changes.
Case Discussion
Methemoglobinemia is a condition caused by elevated levels of methemoglobin in the blood.