Neuroradiology - Pictorial Essay

MRI for acute neurologic complications in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis

10.4261/1305-3825.DIR.3063-09.1

  • Hatice Lakadamyalı
  • Tarkan Ergün

Received Date: 02.09.2009 Accepted Date: 24.12.2009 Diagn Interv Radiol 2011;17(2):112-117

Acute cerebrovascular disease is one of the most frequent causes of mortality and morbidity in patients on long-term hemodialysis therapy. Early recognition of cerebrovascular events improves the prognosis and quality of life of end-stage renal failure patients. This paper reviews the magnetic resonance imaging features of acute neurological findings in patients with end-stage renal failure.

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging , end-stage renal disease , hemodialysis