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CT vs T1 MRI
CT Head:
 - Bones are white
 - Fat is Dark & Scalp fat
CT vs T1 MRI CT ... apparent T1 MRI Brain ... #T1 #MRI #comparison ... #neurology #radiology ... #brain
MRI Brain Sequence Comparison: T1 vs T2 vs FLAIR
T1:
 - CSF is Dark
 - Grey Matter
MRI Brain Sequence ... Comparison: T1 ... T2 #FLAIR #MRI #Brain ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #neurology
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
of X-rays so we can ... UltraSound (POCUS) to CT ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Limitations #Comparison
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... penumbra) • Can ... NCCT or • MRI brain ... Defined if 1) CT ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
skin lesions, LAD ... RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain ... diagnosis #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
and diagnosis can ... Blood cultures/serology ... valves • MRI brain ... often seen • MRI brain ... #Endocarditis #comparison
Left atrial myxoma by cardiac CT. Most common primary cardiac tumor, can embolize.

- Brian Ghoshhajra, MD
@ghoshhajra

#Clinical
myxoma by cardiac CT ... cardiac tumor, can ... - Brian Ghoshhajra ... ghoshhajra #Clinical #Radiology ... #Cardiology #CardiacCTA
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection- Ultrasonographic images showed ventricular dilatation in the fetal brain, and T2-weighted magnetic resonance
dilatation in the fetal brain ... the newborn’s brain ... CMV infection can ... clinical #NEJM #radiology ... #MRI #CT #computed
Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Pachymeningitis is a rare condition that causes areas of a layer
spinal cord and brain ... This thickening can ... metastases CT ... thrombosis CT ... Pachymeningitis #HP #Neurology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
dysfunction and death can ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... • Traumatic brain