Presents rare and unusual neuroradiology cases
Explores common neuroradiology cases with unusual twists
Written by respected experts in the field
The aim of this book is to emphasize firstly that rare and serious conditions can be hidden behind common (mis)leading neurological symptoms. Secondly, it stresses the importance of the collaboration with clinician colleagues - a neuroradiologist needs complete and accurate patient information to make a proper diagnosis or a differential diagnosis that can properly guide further diagnostic processing.
The book, structured as an atlas, is divided into three sections according to the most common leading symptoms encountered in hospital emergency units or in outpatient settings. Each proposed case is accompanied by a short medical history, CT and MRI images, and a text describing its most important radiological features.
27 cases were chosen from the authors’ everyday practice: rare and peculiar cases, as well as common cases with a twist. Although both authors are experienced neuroradiologists, several of the cases were surprising and it took considerable time to arrive at the correct diagnosis. A certain level of knowledge and experience, together with information from literature, the Internet or from clinicians, helped them solve most of the cases directly, or after consultation with clinicians and further medical examinations and interventions.
This book is mainly intended for residents, general radiologists and neuroradiologists. However, it will also be of help to less experienced colleagues or trainees who need to solve particular cases, encouraging them to think outside the box to find the answers.
Author(s): Martina Špero, Hrvoje Vavro
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Neuroradiology; Neurology; Diagnostic Imaging; Radiology;
Acknowledgements
Contents
Abbreviations
Part I: Pain and Vertigo
1: Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC)-Complex Antibody Limbic Encephalitis
1.1 Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel (VGKC)-Complex Antibody Limbic Encephalitis
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2: Cranial Bone Changes in Megaloblastic Anaemia Due to Anorexia Nervosa
2.1 Cranial Bone Changes in Megaloblastic Anaemia Due to Anorexia Nervosa
References
3: Multinodular and Vacuolating Neuronal Tumour (MVNT)
3.1 Multinodular and Vacuolating Neuronal Tumour (MVNT)
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4: Intracranial Extra-Axial Teratoma in an Adult Female Patient
4.1 Intracranial Extra-Axial Teratoma in an Adult Female Patient
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5: Ruptured Dermoid Cyst and Ischaemic Stroke (After In-Vitro Fertilization Treatment)
5.1 Ruptured Dermoid Cyst and Ischaemic Stroke (After In-Vitro Fertilization Treatment)
References
6: Trigeminal Nerve Cavernoma
6.1 Cavernous Malformation (CM) with Trigeminal Neuralgia
References
7: Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Eroding Thoracic Spine
7.1 Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Eroding Thoracic Spine
References
8: Spinal Extradural Arachnoid Cyst
8.1 Spinal Extradural Arachnoid Cyst
References
9: Spinal Intramedullary Ependymal Cysts
9.1 Intramedullary Ependymal Spinal Cyst
References
10: Pilocytic Astrocytoma at the L1–L2 Level
10.1 Pilocytic Astrocytoma at the L1–L2 Level
References
11: CAPNON: Calcifying Pseudoneoplasm of the Neuraxis
11.1 Calcifying Pseudoneoplasm of the Neuraxis (CAPNON)
References
Part II: Epileptic Seizure
12: Antiphospholipid Syndrome in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Elements
12.1 Antiphospholipid Syndrome in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Elements
References
13: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): Holohemispheric Watershed Pattern
13.1 Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): Holohemispheric Watershed Pattern
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14: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and Haemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
14.1 Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and Haemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
References
15: Citrobacter koseri Brain Abscess in Chronic Cocaine Addict
15.1 Citrobacter koseri Brain Abscess in Chronic Cocaine Addict
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16: Intraventricular Meningioma
16.1 Intraventricular Meningioma (IVM)
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17: Large Cavernoma vs Brain Tumour
17.1 Cavernoma
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18: Supratentorial Extraventricular Ependymoma vs Arteriovenous Malformation
18.1 Supratentorial Extraventricular Ependymoma vs Arteriovenous Malformation
References
19: Pachymeningial Involvement in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
19.1 Central Nervous System (CNS) Involvement in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
References
Part III: Sensory and Motor Deficit
20: Gliosarcoma
20.1 Gliosarcoma
References
21: Is This Really a Glioblastoma?
21.1 Glioblastoma
References
22: Extradural Spinal Meningioma
22.1 Extradural Spinal Meningioma (ESM)
References
23: Chronic Venous Sinus Thrombosis vs Brain Metastases
23.1 Chronic Venous Sinus Thrombosis vs Brain Metastases
References
24: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) After Obinutuzumab Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
24.1 Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy After Obinutuzumab Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
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25: Large Cerebral Vessel Vasculitis in Undiagnosed HIV-Positive Patient: Meningovascular Syphilis
25.1 Large Cerebral Vessel Vasculitis in Undiagnosed HIV-Positive Patient: Meningovascular Syphilis
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26: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy vs Primary Brain Tumour (Glioblastoma)
26.1 Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy vs Primary Brain Tumour (Glioblastoma)
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Index
