E³ - The Beauty of Basic Knowledge: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks for Brain Imaging

E³ 30B - Ventricles, volumes, and pressures

July 14, 12:30 - 13:30 CEST

E³ 30B-2
20 min
Hydrocephalus, atrophy, or both (assessing the ventricular system, basal cisterns, and extracerebral CSF spaces)
1. To learn how to measure the ventricular system and how to define hydrocephalus and atrophy.
2. To become familiar with differentiating between communicating and non-communicating hydrocephalus.
3. To learn how to apply quantitative imaging metrics in diagnosis and follow-up of these conditions.
E³ 30B-3
20 min
Intracranial hypotension
1. To review the causes of intracranial hypotension.
2. To discuss the imaging hallmarks.
3. To become familiar with what radiologists do to treat these conditions.
E³ 30B-4
20 min
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
1. To define intracranial hypertension and the causes.
2. To review the imaging characteristics.
3. To discuss the role of the dural venous sinuses in this condition.