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(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 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 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
What is treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus? Treatment – CSF shunt – Shunt types ; Ventriculopertonela (VP), Ventriculoatria (VA), Ventriculopleural (VPL), Lumboperitoneal (LP) – Complications : Secondary (iatrogenic) intracranial hypotension → treat with Epidural blood patch : Infection ; ventriculitis, brain abscess… etc.
Capillary telangiectasia is a cluster of enlarged, dilated capillaries interspersed with normal brain parenchyma See more about neuroimaging Follow my instagram
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, and ultimately fatal brain disorder. It belongs to a group of conditions known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which are caused by abnormal proteins called prions. These proteins can cause brain tissue to become sponge-like, leading to the characteristic symptoms of CJD. Symptoms of CJD typically develop … Read more
Carbon monoxide poisoning : Anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, usually with bilateral lesions, caused by inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO) gas Etiology of CO poisoning Key imaging finding of carbon monoxide poisoning ➔Necrosis of the Globus pallidus See more about neuroimaging Follow my instagram
