Abstract
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the various imaging manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type B using various imaging techniques emphasizing crosssectional imaging. CONCLUSION. Niemann-Pick disease type B is a multisystem disease that affects the pulmonary, cardiovascular, abdominal, and skeletal systems. Cross-sectional imaging is well suited for detecting and assessing the various manifestations of this disease, which can be highly suggestive of the diagnosis when seen in combination.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | W12-W19 |
Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
Volume | 194 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Lysosomal storage disease
- Niemann-Pick disease
- Pediatrics
- Pulmonary
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging