Takayasu arteritis radiology

Takayasu arteritis Takayasu arteritis is a chronic vasculitis mainly involving the aorta and its main branches such as the brachiocephalic, carotid, subclavian, vertebral, and renal arteries, as well as the coronary and pulmonary arteries. It induces clinically varied ischaemic symptoms due to stenotic lesions or thrombus formation. More acute progression causes destruction of the media … Read more

Hemangioblastoma with MRI photos (highly vascular tumor of adults)

Hemangioblastoma Hemangioblastoma is a type of brain tumor that arises from cells called hemangioblast cells. These cells are found in the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord and are responsible for the formation of new blood vessels. hemangioblastomas are rare tumors that typically occur in the cerebellum, which is the part of the … Read more

Toxoplasmosis in brain with MRI (parasite infection in brain)

Toxoplasmosis in brain(Neruotoxoplasmosis) Neurotoxoplasmosis is a condition that occurs when the parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects the brain and central nervous system. Toxoplasma gondii is a common parasite that is found in a variety of animals, including cats, birds, and humans. It can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food, water, or soil, or through contact … Read more

Neurocysticercosis with MRI photo (parasite infection in brain)

Neurocysticercosis Neurocysticercosis is a disease caused by infection with the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). It occurs when the larvae of the tapeworm infect the brain, spinal cord, or other tissues in the body. Neurocysticercosis is most commonly found in people who live in or have traveled to areas where the pork tapeworm is prevalent, such … Read more

Superficial siderosis resulting from chronic recurrent SAH

Superficial siderosis Superficial siderosis is a rare neurological condition that is characterized by the accumulation of iron in the brain’s surface layers, specifically in the subarachnoid space. The condition is caused by the continuous leakage of iron-containing fluids into the subarachnoid space, typically from a ruptured aneurysm or other type of bleeding in the brain. … Read more

Inflammatory myopathy : calcifications and high fluid signal intensity on MRI

Inflammatory myopathy is a group of disorders that are characterized by muscle inflammation and weakness. The most common types of inflammatory myopathy are polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis. Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are autoimmune disorders, which means that they are caused by the immune system attacking healthy cells in the body. Inclusion body myositis is … Read more