Retrospective Study
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World J Diabetes. Jul 15, 2024; 15(7): 1509-1517
Published online Jul 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i7.1509
Magnetic resonance imaging combined with serum endolipin and galactagoglobin-3 to diagnose cerebral infarction in the elderly with diabetes mellitus
Yan-Hui Zhang, Dong Liang
Yan-Hui Zhang, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Room, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin 300350, China
Dong Liang, Department of Endocrinology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin 300190, China
Author contributions: Zhang YH designed the study; Liang D contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; Zhang YH and Liang D involved in the data and writing of this article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript. Zhang YH and Liang D contributed equally to this work.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Tianjin Huanhu Hospital.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No other data available.
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Corresponding author: Yan-Hui Zhang, MMed, Attending Doctor, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Room, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, No. 6 Jizhao Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China. yuanhetan576183@163.com
Received: February 26, 2024
Revised: April 7, 2024
Accepted: April 26, 2024
Published online: July 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and serum markers aid diagnosis of cerebral infarction in elderly diabetics. Elevated serum endolipin and galactagoglobin-3 levels were observed in diabetic patients. MRI revealed severe luminal stenosis and multiple infarct foci. Combined with serum markers, MRI showed the highest diagnostic utility. This study highlights the clinical value of these techniques for diagnosing cerebral infarction in elderly diabetics.