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Metabolites of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Normal Age-Dependent Changes

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The goal of this chapter is to introduce the main metabolites of proton MRS with emphasis on developmental changes. Understanding how normal metabolite levels may change in the developing brain is important for the interpretation of MR spectra obtained from children.

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Blüml, S. (2013). Metabolites of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Normal Age-Dependent Changes. In: Blüml, S., Panigrahy, A. (eds) MR Spectroscopy of Pediatric Brain Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5864-8_3

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