Cerebral lateral ventricular asymmetry on CT: how much asymmetry is representing pathology?

Kıroğlu, Yılmaz; Karabulut, Nevzat; Öncel, Çağatay; Yagci, Baki; Sabir, Nuran; Özdemir, Bülent

doi:10.1007/s00276-008-0314-9

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“…When appropriate, HU were measured to determine the likely composition of the tissue, since, for instance, acute haemorrhage and mineralisation both appear as a hyperdense focus. Difference in uptake of contrast medium in venous sinuses and choroidal plexuses was interpreted as incidental, and mild asymmetry of the lateral ventricles was considered a normal anatomic variation, similar to the results in man and dogs (Thomas 1999; Kiroğlu et al . 2008).…”

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Diagnostic utility of computed tomography imaging in equine intracranial conditions

Lacombe

Sogaro‐Robinson

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2010

Equine Veterinary Journal

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Diagnostic utility of computed tomography imaging in equine intracranial conditions

Lacombe

Sogaro‐Robinson

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2010

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…To the best of our knowledge, no previous report has correlated both conditions. ALV are not uncommon (it was found in 5 to 12% patients received head computed tomography due to various indications) and are associated with headache, seizures and positive human immunodeficiency virus status [21,22]. One case with ALV has been found to have trisomy 21; however, no obvious pathology was found in most patients [23].…”

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Generalized epilepsy in a patient with mosaic Turner syndrome: a case report

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IntroductionReports on cases of epilepsy in Turner syndrome are rare and most of them have cortical developmental malformations. We report the case of a Taiwanese patient with mosaic Turner syndrome with generalized tonic–clonic epilepsy and asymmetrical lateral ventricles but no apparent cortical anomaly.Case presentationA 49-year-old Taiwanese woman without family history presented with infrequent generalized tonic–clonic epilepsy since she was 11 years old. On examination, her short stature, webbed neck, swelling of hands and feet, retrognathic face, and mild intellectual disability were noted. She had spontaneous menarche and regular menses. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed asymmetrical lateral ventricles and diffuse subcortical white matter T2-weighted hyperintensities. Chromosome studies disclosed low aneuploid (10%) 45,X/46,XX/47,XXX mosaic Turner syndrome.ConclusionsThere is increasing evidence that epilepsy can be an uncommon presentation of Turner syndrome. Mosaic Turner syndrome with 47, XXX probably increases the risk of epilepsy but more research is needed to reach a conclusion. This case also strengthens our knowledge that Turner syndrome can be one of the pathologic bases of asymmetrical lateral ventricles. When a patient has idiopathic/cryptogenic epilepsy or asymmetrical lateral ventricles on brain images, the presence of a mild Turner phenotype warrants further chromosome studies.

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“…Between 6 -10 % of all examinations exhibit limited asymmetry of the ventricular system (• ▶ Fig. 1) not requiring further clarification (Category I) [13]; in such cases the right side is emphasized. The literature does not indicate clearly defined thresholds with respect to the degree of tolerated asymmetry.…”

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Management of Intracranial Incidental Findings on Brain MRI

Langner

Buelow

Fleck

et al. 2016

Fortschr Röntgenstr

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The wider use of MRI for imaging of the head in both research and clinical practice has led to an increasing number of intracranial incidental findings. Most of these findings have no immediate medical consequences. Nevertheless, knowledge of common intracranial incidental findings and their clinical relevance is necessary to adequately discuss the findings with the patient. Based on the author?s experiences from a large population-based study, the most common incidental MR findings in the brain will be presented, discussing their clinical relevance and giving recommendations for management according to the current literature and guidelines. Key points: ??Intracranial incidental findings are common. ??The majority of these findings have no immediate medical consequences. ??Knowledge of common incidental findings is necessary for appropriate management. Citation Format: ??Langner S, Buelow R, Fleck S et?al. Management of Intracranial Incidental Findings on Brain MRI. Fortschr R?ntgenstr 2016; 188: 1123???1133

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Cerebral lateral ventricular asymmetry on CT: how much asymmetry is representing pathology?

Abstract: The physician should not overlook an ALV finding on unenhanced CT, particularly in cases with severe degree of asymmetry or diffuse ventricular enlargement, and search for possible accompanying disorders.

Cited by 30 publications

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Diagnostic utility of computed tomography imaging in equine intracranial conditions

Diagnostic utility of computed tomography imaging in equine intracranial conditions

Generalized epilepsy in a patient with mosaic Turner syndrome: a case report

Management of Intracranial Incidental Findings on Brain MRI

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