Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2731588 Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI 2010 14 Pages PDF
Abstract

Brainstem lesions can be classified as focal or diffuse. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most suitable imaging modality for evaluating these lesions. As a rule, focal lesions are not large and have well-defined margins. Causes include tumors, vascular malformations, demyelinating diseases, brain abscesses, hypertrophic olivary degeneration, and dilated Virchow–Robin spaces. Differential diagnoses of these numerous entities mandates a review of magnetic resonance imaging findings in conjunction with epidemiologic aspects, clinical features, and other medical test results.

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