Assessment of Auditory Pathways Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

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MEYDAN S., Aydin S., OTCU H., KİTİŞ S., ALKAN A.

CURRENT MEDICAL IMAGING, vol.15, no.9, pp.890-894, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.2174/1573405614666180425124743
  • Journal Name: CURRENT MEDICAL IMAGING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.890-894
  • Keywords: NF1, diffusion tensor imaging, Heschl's gyrus, colliculus inferior, mediale, corpus geniculatum, CHILDREN, COEFFICIENT
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of our study was to determine whether the diffusion properties of the auditory pathways alter between patients with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and the healthy subjects. DTI can well demonstrate FA and ADC changes in auditory tracts and it may be a guide to identify the candidates for hearing loss among NF1 children.