Multi-detector CT angiography of the intra-cranial circulation: normal anatomy and pathology with angiographic correlation

Multidetector computed tomography angiography (MD-CTA) of the intra-cranial circulation shows great potential in the evaluation of intra-cranial vascular disease. Interpreting these studies requires a detailed knowledge of the technique, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as a strong understa...

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Published in:Clinical Radiology 2004-08, Vol.59 (8), p.690-698
Main Authors: Jayaraman, M.V, Mayo-Smith, W.W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Brain Diseases - physiopathology
Cerebral Angiography - methods
Cerebrovascular Circulation - physiology
CT angiography
Humans
Intra-cranial aneurysm
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Multidetector CT
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Multidetector computed tomography angiography (MD-CTA) of the intra-cranial circulation shows great potential in the evaluation of intra-cranial vascular disease. Interpreting these studies requires a detailed knowledge of the technique, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as a strong understanding of normal intra-cranial vascular anatomy. The purpose of this review is to describe the technique for MD-CTA, demonstrate normal anatomy, anatomic variants and vascular pathology with an emphasis on aneurysms.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/j.crad.2003.12.004