Computed tomography of the brain stem with intrathecal metrizamide. Part 1: the normal brain stem

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.140.3.553· OSTI ID:5441183

Mawad, M E; Silver, A J; Hilal, S K; Ganti, S R

Detailed anatomy of the brain stem and cervicomedullary junction can be accurately demonstrated with metrizamide computed tomographic cisternography. Specifically surface anatomy is unusually well outlined. Nine distinct and easily recognizable levels of section are described: four levels in the medulla, three in the pons, and two in the mesencephalon. Surface features of the brain stem, fine details in the floor of the fourth ventricle, cranial nerves, and vascular structures are shown and discussed.

• Research Organization: Neurological Inst., New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 5441183
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 140:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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