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Spinal Imaging Introduction The established view of the pre-eminence of MRI in spinal imaging is now being challenged by the growing appreciation of the value of MDCT. This is obvious…

Vascular Imaging in Ischaemic Stroke and TIA Introduction Acute brain ischaemia is the expression of primary vascular, and not brain, pathology. Accurate diagnosis of the vessel pathology is urgent and…

Cranial Nerve Palsies 7-12 Introduction The cranial nerves 7-12 arise in the brainstem, medulla, or upper cervical spine and exit the cranium from the posterior fossa. Clinically they present with…

Venous Pathology and Variations in Venous Anatomy Introduction Venous disease of the brain has been underestimated and under recognized but the ease and accuracy with which MR and multidetector computed…

Acute Haemorrhagic Stroke Introduction Haemorrhagic stroke is less common than occlusive ischaemic stroke. About 15% of stroke is due to primary haemorrhage which can be SAH, subdural, parenchymal, intraventricular, or…

Variations in Arterial Anatomy Introduction MDCTA offers a new appreciation of arterial and venous anatomy. All arteries and veins will show complete ‘filling’ or enhancement which, if the protocol is…

Intracranial Imaging in Stroke: Ischaemic Introduction ‘Stroke’ is a clinical diagnosis characterized by a sudden onset of acute neurological symptoms of presumed vascular origin. This chapter illustrates some of the…

Visual Failure Introduction A patient with visual failure is a relatively common referral to neuroradiology from many clinical specialities. The site of the pathology affecting the visual pathway can be…

Cranial Nerve Palsies 3-6 Introduction Palsies of the 3rd to the 6th nerves can be caused by pathology anywhere along the length of the nerve from the superior orbital fissure…

Pituitary Imaging Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging is an excellent imaging modality for pituitary and optic chiasmal disease. However, MDCT is a proven accurate alternative if and when MR is not…