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.

Bilateral symmetrical renal cortical hypointensity on both T1 and T2 sequences, in keeping with renal hemosiderosis.

Small splenule is noted.

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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