Gaucher disease: assessment with MR imaging

Radiology
A LanirM E Clouse

Abstract

The skeletal system, spleen, and liver of five patients with proved Gaucher disease were studied with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Homogeneous, low intensity signals resulting from relaxation times different than normal (longer T1 and shorter T2 values) were found in the marrow of long bones, vertebrae, and hips in all patients. In three patients, normal signals were noted in the patella, epiphysis of the knee, and capital femoral epiphysis. In two patients with acute bone pain in the tibial region, a higher signal was received from the tibial marrow. This signal was related to increased accumulation of fluid following an avascular episode. Soft tissues in the same area were also involved. Liver and spleen enlargement was readily visible, especially on coronal images. T1 values of spleen were significantly shorter than normal. MR imaging provides an excellent assessment of the extent of involvement of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow in Gaucher disease.

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