Virtual Neuroradiology Elective
Day 1: CT Anatomy & Search Patterns
Objectives:
Explain how CT images are created and be able to recognize "soft tissue" and "bone windows" on CT
Be able to explain the risk of a head CT
Be able to describe findings on a CT using appropriate terminology
Identify brain and skull CT anatomy in the axial plane.
Navigate basics of image manipulation using a PACS simulated environment
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Day 2: MRI Technique & Anatomy
Objectives:
Recognize the differences between CT and MR scans of the brain.
Identify the basic sequences on MRI (T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI and T1 post contrast)
Be able to describe findings on an MRI using appropriate terminology
Identify anatomic structures on a brain MRI
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Day 3: Intracranial Hemorrhage
Objectives:
Recognize hemorrhage in different locations: Intraparenchymal, Subdural, Epidural, Subarachnoid
List the underlying cause of intracranial hemorrhage in different locations
Understand clinical/treatment implications of intracranial hemorrhage seen in different locations
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Day 4: Stroke
Objectives:
Recognize Cytotoxic Edema on CT and MRI
Understand the imaging appearance of stroke on CT and MRI in hyperacute, acute, subacute and chronic situations.
Devise an imaging algorithm for patients presenting with an acute stroke
Draw the vascular supply/vascular territories of the brain
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Day 5: Ring Enhancing Lesions/Altered Mental Status
Objectives:
Appropriately localize an intracranial mass.
Recognize Vasogenic Edema on CT and MRI. Distinguish Cytotoxic from Vasogenic Edema
Generate a differential diagnosis of a ring enhancing lesion based on the imaging features and presentation
Understand the treatment implications of tumors in different locations.
Identify expected imaging features of herpes encephalitis.