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  • Title: Canavan disease - unusual imaging features in a child with mild clinical presentation.
    Author: Nguyen HV, Ishak GE.
    Journal: Pediatr Radiol; 2015 Mar; 45(3):457-60. PubMed ID: 25107638.
    Abstract:
    Canavan disease is a rare hereditary leukodystrophy that manifests in early childhood. Associated with rapidly progressive clinical deterioration, it usually results in death by the third year of life. The predominant MRI appearance is diffuse and symmetrical white matter disease. We discuss an atypical, late presentation of Canavan disease with a benign clinical course and uncharacteristic imaging features. This case introduces a previously unreported pattern of diffuse cortical abnormality without significant white matter involvement.
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