Paediatric brainstem: A comprehensive review of pathologies on MR imaging
This article is a compilation of the MR imaging manifestations of a spectrum of common and uncommon brainstem pathologies that can be encountered in the paediatric age group.
Teaching Points
• The paediatric brainstem can be afflicted by many pathologies that may overlap clinico-radiologically.
• MRI is the best modality for the localisation and diagnosis of brainstem pathologies.
• Diffusion-weighted imaging is useful in the diagnosis of vascular and metabolic disorders.
• Occasionally, demyelination and neoplasms can be indistinguishable on imaging.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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