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Adrenal and renal corticomedullary junction iron deposition in red cell aplasia

Authors: Rebecca Rakow-Penner, Bert Glader, Huanzhou Yu, Shreyas Vasanawala

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2010

Abstract

Iron deposition can occur in the kidneys as a result of hemolysis or extensive iron overload from transfusions. With T2* MRI, renal iron deposition can be visualized. In this report, renal corticomedullary junction iron deposition is noted using T2* MRI in a boy with red cell aplasia. The renal corticomedullary junction iron deposition is an indication of the severity of his iron overload. This is an unusual finding and brings clinical attention to the boy’s renal function for further evaluation.

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Title: Adrenal and renal corticomedullary junction iron deposition in red cell aplasia
Authors: Rebecca Rakow-Penner
Bert Glader
Huanzhou Yu
Shreyas Vasanawala
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1824-2

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