T2 hypointense basal ganglia

What it means

A darker than expected T2 signal on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the basal ganglia. This term refers to a diffuse hypointensity affecting all of the basal ganglia.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category