Neuroimaging clinics of North America
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Human brainstem internal anatomy is intricate, complex, and essential to normal brain function. The brainstem is affected by stroke, multiple sclerosis, and most neurodegenerative diseases-a 1-mm focus of pathologic condition can have profound clinical consequences. ⋯ Better anatomic localization using these recent innovations improves our ability to diagnose, localize, and treat brainstem diseases. We aim to provide an accessible review of the most clinically relevant brainstem neuroanatomy.
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The medial temporal lobe (MTL) is a complex anatomic region encompassing the hippocampal formation, parahippocampal region, and amygdaloid complex. To enable the reader to understand the well-studied regional anatomic relationships and cytoarchitecture that form the basis of functional connectivity, the authors have created a detailed yet approachable anatomic reference for clinicians and scientists, with special attention to MR imaging. They have focused primarily on the hippocampal formation, discussing its gross structural features, anatomic relationships, and subfield anatomy and further discuss hippocampal terminology and development, hippocampal connectivity, normal anatomic variants, clinically relevant disease processes, and automated hippocampal segmentation software.
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"Fetal brain development has been well studied, allowing for an ample knowledge of the normal changes that occur during gestation. Imaging modalities used to evaluate the fetal central nervous system (CNS) include ultrasound and MRI. ⋯ This article reviews the expected normal fetal brain anatomy and development during gestation. Additional anatomic structures seen on brain imaging sequences are also reviewed."
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Aug 2022
ReviewAnatomy of the Ventricles, Subarachnoid Spaces, and Meninges.
The ventricular system, subarachnoid spaces, and meninges are structures that lend structure, support, and protection to the brain and spinal cord. This article provides a detailed look at the anatomy of the intracranial portions of these structures with a particular focus on neuroimaging methods.
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Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Aug 2022
ReviewAnatomy of the Intracranial Arteries: The Anterior Intracranial and Vertebrobasilar Circulations.
The intracranial vasculature, separated into the anterior and posterior circulations, constitute an elegant and complex cerebrovascular bed providing redundant supply to the brain. Here the authors present an anatomic framework for understanding the segmental and branch anatomy, clinically important anastomotic pathways, and pathology of the intracranial arterial system with a focus on angiographic definition.