RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


NRE166

 “The Many Faces of Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: A Great Mimic”

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Jaime Isern MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Elisenda Grive MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Ana Maria Olarte MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Anna Maria Gallart Ortuno MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Silvia Llaverias MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Vicenc Querol Borras, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Sara Grossi, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

1. To illustrate TC and MR imaging spectrum of CNS Tuberculosis. 2. To present a review of magnetic resonance features with special emphasis on the pathogenesis and the relevant clinical settings. 3. To discuss about the differential diagnosis.  

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Pathophysiology of CNS Tuberculosis. Review of imaging findings: including tuberculous meningitis, tuberculomas, tuberculous abscesses and spinal tuberculosis. Challenging cases and mimics. Future directions and summary.  

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008846/14008846_4iqk.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Isern, J, Grive, E, Olarte, A, Gallart Ortuno, A, Llaverias, S, Querol Borras, V, Grossi, S,  “The Many Faces of Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: A Great Mimic”.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008846.html