Neuroradiology

Kesha Desai

Inferior Surface of the brain

Superior Surface of the brain

Lateral Surface of the brain

Medial Surface of the Brain

Control Centers of the Brain

Neuroradiology Imaging
CT
Bones
Low cost
Fluid is dark
Acute blood is bright
MRI
Soft tissues/multiplanar/no radiation
T2: Fluid is bright
T1: Fluid is dark

White vs. Gray

CASE 1
32 yo F presented to the ED with a
sudden acute onset headache that
radiated down her neck. The headache
was more intense and severe than the
occasional migraine headaches that she
experiences.

SAH

Circle of Willis

CASE 2
54 yo F who was grocery shopping noted
right sided weakness and language
deficits. In addition, she had homonymous
hemaniopia with her eyes deviated
towards the left.

Left MCA infarct

Middle Cerebral Artery

CASE 3
45 yo M had right sided LE flaccid
paralysis followed by spastic weakness.

ACA infarct

Anterior Cerebral Artery

CASE 4
75 yo F brought to the ER because of an
acute change in his mental status. She
had reportedly fallen at home.

Subdural Hematoma

CASE 5
31 yo F is brought to the ER after being
struck by a car. Initially, she was
responsive but subsequently, she lost
consciousness.

Epidural Hematoma