The document discusses various topics in neuroanatomy and neuroimaging for emergency medicine, including types of brain herniation, hydrocephalus, spinal injury classifications, vertebral artery dissection, and interpretations of common findings on CT scans such as subdural hematomas and hemorrhages in the basal ganglia. Diagrams and images are provided to illustrate anatomical structures and pathologies.
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47 year old male
•low speed RTA 2 days
ago
•no injuries of note
apart from mild neck
pain
•now dramatic neck
pain and bilateral neuro
signs
Vertebral Artery
Dissection
32. things you read on CT
reports but don’t know
what they mean...
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Radiology Report: J Bloggs
There is a large acute SDH and
the basal cisterns are effaced.
Clinical correlation advised...
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Radiology Report: J Bloggs
There is an area of hyperattenuation
in the region of the basal ganglia. It
extends into the internal capsule. The
basal cisterns are patent.
Image Credit: Frank Gaillard on Radiopaedia
http://radiopaedia.org/cases/basal-ganglia-haemorrhage-
ct