Akshay Baheti MBBS, MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Shilpa Sankhe MD, MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ashishkumar Haribhau Ihare MBBS,DMRD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Poonam Dabhade, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sachin Shivaji Kumbhar MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ashish Govardhan Sarode MBBS,DMRD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic areas. The purpose of this exhibit is to discuss the pathophysiology of NCC, the various MRI sequences useful for optimal depiction of NCC, the imaging spectrum of various stages and types of NCC and the use of advanced MRI sequences in the diagnosis.

1. Describe the pathophysiology and classification of NCC. 2. Discuss the additional MR sequences advantageous for optimal depiction of the lesion     a. thin (3 mm) T2W coronal sequence for the demonstration of scolex     b. CISS sequence for intraventricular /cisternal NCC. 3. Complete imaging spectrum of the various stages and types of NCC. 4. Use of advanced MRI techniques including diffusion, ADC and spectroscopy in the diagnosis and staging of NCC.  

The different stages and types of NCC have distinctive imaging features. After completion of this educational exhibit, one would have learnt: 1. Pathology and types of NCC. 2. Optimal additional MR sequences used for the depiction of NCC. 3. Complete imaging spectrum of the diagnosis of NCC. 4. Features of NCC on advanced MR imaging sequences.  

Baheti, A, Sankhe, S, Ihare, A, Dabhade, P, Kumbhar, S, Sarode, A, MRI Spectrum of Neurocysticercosis.  Radiological Society of North America 2011 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 2, 2011 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2011/11012409.html