Imaging anatomy of cranial nerves

Knowledge of the anatomy of the cranial nerves is mandatory for optimal radiological exploration and interpretation of the images in normal and pathological conditions. CT is the method of choice for the study of the skull base and its foramina. MRI explores the cranial nerves and their vascular rel...

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Published in:Neuro-chirurgie 2009-04, Vol.55 (2), p.162-173
Main Authors: Hermier, M, Leal, P R L, Salaris, S F, Froment, J-C, Sindou, M
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Acoustics
Bioengineering
Computer Science
Cranial Nerves - anatomy & histology
Cranial Nerves - blood supply
Cranial Nerves - diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Engineering Sciences
Humans
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Image Processing
Imaging
Life Sciences
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mechanics
Medical Imaging
Medical Physics
Nuclear medicine
Physics
Regional Blood Flow - physiology
Signal and Image Processing
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Knowledge of the anatomy of the cranial nerves is mandatory for optimal radiological exploration and interpretation of the images in normal and pathological conditions. CT is the method of choice for the study of the skull base and its foramina. MRI explores the cranial nerves and their vascular relationships precisely. Because of their small size, it is essential to obtain images with high spatial resolution. The MRI sequences optimize contrast between nerves and surrounding structures (cerebrospinal fluid, fat, bone structures and vessels). This chapter discusses the radiological anatomy of the cranial nerves.
ISSN:0028-3770
1773-0619
DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2009.01.014