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Alexander's disease: cranial ultrasound findings

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This is thought to be the first report of the recognition by cranial ultrasound of the abnormal pattern of cerebral tissues which occurs in Alexander's disease. This finding suggests that cranial ultrasound could be a useful adjunct in the diagnosis of this cerebral leukodystrophy, particularly in those infants presenting with megalencephaly.

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  1. Department of Neurology, The Adelaide Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia

    M. G. Harbord

  2. Department of Radiology, The Adelaide Children's Hospital, 5006, North Adelaide, South Australia

    G. W. LeQuesne

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Harbord, M.G., LeQuesne, G.W. Alexander's disease: cranial ultrasound findings. Pediatr Radiol 18, 341–343 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02389009

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