Neurology Flashcards
1
Q
SCIWORA
A
Spinal cord injury without radiologic changes
2
Q
CT benefits
A
Sensitive to blood, bones and lesions
Quick
Hydrocephalus and cerebral edema
3
Q
Ct disadvantages
A
Radiation exposure
4
Q
Uses for CT
A
Bony abnormalities Intracranial hemorrhage Hydrocephalus Cerebral edema Space occupying lesion
5
Q
MRI advantages
A
No radiation
High resolution and differentiation of gray and white matter
Skull base and orbits
6
Q
MRI disadvantages
A
Loud dark and noisy
Long study-May need sedation
No metallic devices
7
Q
MRI uses
A
Ischemia and infarcts Degenerative diseases Congenital abnormalities Av malformation Spinal cord lesion
8
Q
Gold standard avm study
A
Cerebral angiography
