Evaluation of corpus geniculatum laterale and vitreous fluid by magnetic resonance spectroscopy in patients with glaucoma; a preliminary study

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Doganay S., CANKAYA C., Alkan A.

EYE, vol.26, no.8, pp.1044-1051, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/eye.2012.84
  • Journal Name: EYE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1044-1051
  • Keywords: glaucoma, glutamate, MR spectroscopy, apoptosis, RETINAL GANGLION-CELLS, OPTIC-NERVE, APOPTOSIS, NUCLEUS, EXCITOTOXICITY, MEMANTINE, LACTATE, DEATH, NEUROPROTECTION, ELEVATION
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose To determine whether metabolite changes at cellular level occur in vitreous and lateral geniculate body (LGB) in patients with glaucoma by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).