•CT scans of the brain in
patients with WD reveal hypodense regions in the basal ganglia (caudate
nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus). Ventricular dilatation, brainstem atrophy,
and posterior fossa atrophy are other possible findings. Extent of involvement
as demonstrated on CT scans does not provide prognostic information.
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•Radiographs are not uniformly
recommended as part of the workup for WD in children because musculoskeletal
abnormalities rarely are identified in the pediatric population.
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