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Imaging patterns of venous-related brain injury in children

Luke L Linscott1, James L Leach2, Blaise V Jones2

  • 1Department of Radiology, Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah School of Medicine, 100 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113, USA. luke.linscott@gmail.com.

Pediatric Radiology
|November 18, 2017
PubMed

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Pediatric venous-related brain injury is common. This pictorial essay explains the anatomy, pathophysiology, and imaging of these injuries, offering a framework for identification.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuroradiology
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases

Background:

  • Venous-related brain injury is a frequent cerebrovascular issue in children.
  • It comprises a wide spectrum of cerebrovascular diagnoses.
  • Understanding these injuries is crucial for effective diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the anatomy and pathophysiology of pediatric venous-related brain injury.
  • To illustrate the diverse imaging patterns associated with these injuries.
  • To provide a conceptual framework for imaging professionals to identify venous-related cerebral injury.

Main Methods:

  • This is a pictorial essay, relying on illustrative imaging examples.
  • The content focuses on established knowledge of neuroanatomy and pathophysiology.
  • Emphasis is placed on unifying concepts for understanding venous hypertension effects.

Main Results:

  • The essay details the anatomical structures involved in venous-related brain injury.
  • It describes the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to injury.
  • Various characteristic imaging findings are presented and explained.

Conclusions:

  • A unified conceptual framework aids in understanding venous hypertension in pediatric brains.
  • This framework empowers imaging professionals to confidently diagnose venous-related cerebral injuries.
  • Improved diagnostic confidence can lead to better patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Brain injuryChildrenVascular malformationVenousVenous thrombosis

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