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Axial T2WI's: Brain parenchyma is normal.
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Lt image: Axial FLAIR image shows no obvious abnormality.
Rt image: Coronal T1WI reveals expansion of the diploic spaces of the
calvarium with replacement of the normal marrow fat.
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Sagittal T1WI's: Scans confirm replacement of marrow fat and
expansion of the diploic spaces.
Key words: mri skull base calvarium bone marrow
Brain Diagnosis:
Sickle cell crisis with severe
anemia & red marrow hyperplasia