Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Computed tomographic findings in cerebral hemiatrophy

R E Brennan, B J Stratt, K F Lee

    Neuroradiology
    |November 24, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cerebral hemiatrophy diagnosis is confirmed using CT scans, which are more sensitive than skull X-rays. This imaging technique is crucial when radiographic changes are unclear.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Hong Kong consensus recommendations on the management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

    Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2024
    Same author

    Intravenous iron isomaltoside (Monofer)-induced hypophosphataemia: a case report.

    Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2022
    Same author

    All-optical serrodyne frequency shifter.

    Optics express·2021
    Same author

    Acute kidney injury following hepatectomy and its impact on long-term survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

    BJS open·2021
    Same author

    Immune-mediated necrotising myopathy is a rare statin-associated adverse effect: a case report.

    Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2020
    Same author

    Robotic versus laparoscopic hepatectomy: application of the difficulty scoring system.

    Surgical endoscopy·2019

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Cerebral hemiatrophy is a condition characterized by the underdevelopment or shrinkage of one hemisphere of the brain.
    • Accurate diagnosis is essential for understanding the underlying causes and planning appropriate management.

    Observation:

    • This study describes the clinical and imaging findings in four patients diagnosed with cerebral hemiatrophy.
    • Evaluated diagnostic methods included clinical assessment, plain skull radiography, and computed tomography (CT) brain scans.

    Findings:

    • Computed tomography (CT) scanning emerged as the most sensitive diagnostic method for cerebral hemiatrophy.
    • CT scans effectively confirmed clinical diagnoses, particularly when plain skull radiographic findings were inconclusive or non-specific.

    Implications:

    • CT imaging offers a highly sensitive and minimally invasive approach for diagnosing cerebral hemiatrophy.
    • These findings highlight the importance of advanced imaging techniques in neurological diagnostics.

    Related Experiment Videos