Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
667-02-009 ISMRM Abstract

Probing axonal loss and inflammation in a chronic stroke patient using clinical soma and neurite density imaging: case study

Primary: Neuro - Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders
Secondary: Diffusion - Microstructure
667-02-009 · Diffusion Microstructure and Beyond · Thursday, 14 May, 9:25 AM–10:20 AM · Digital Posters Row H
Keywords: Microstructure Diffusion MRI Chronic stroke Secondary degeneration Soma and neurite imaging
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Dongsuk Sung 1, Hansol Lee1, Hong Hsi Lee1, Susie Huang1, David J Lin2
1Department of Radiology, Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, United States of America
2Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States of America
Presenting Author: Dongsuk Sung

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