Neuroradiology - Images vs Symptoms

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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. 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 References 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) References 4: Intracranial Extra-Axial Teratoma in an Adult Female Patient 4.1 Intracranial Extra-Axial Teratoma in an Adult Female Patient References 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 References 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 References 16: Intraventricular Meningioma 16.1 Intraventricular Meningioma (IVM) References 17: Large Cavernoma vs Brain Tumour 17.1 Cavernoma References 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 References 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 References 26: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy vs Primary Brain Tumour (Glioblastoma) 26.1 Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy vs Primary Brain Tumour (Glioblastoma) References Index