Neuroradiology

, Volume 29, Issue 6, pp 562–564 | Cite as

Magnetic resonance imaging of multiple spinal neurofibromata —Neurofibromatosis

  • T. T. Lewis
  • D. P. E. Kingsley
Case Reports

Summary

The Magnetic Resonance appearances of 3 patients with multiple spinal neurofibromata are described and compared with other common spinal pathology

Key words

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurofibromatosis 

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© Springer-Verlag 1987

Authors and Affiliations

  • T. T. Lewis
    • 1
  • D. P. E. Kingsley
    • 1
  1. 1.Queen Square Imaging Centre, Lysholm Radiological DepartmentThe National HospitalLondonEngland

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