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Neuroradiology
Question | Answer |
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How do the following appear on CT scan: 1. White matter 2. Gray matter | 1. appears dark (high myelin = ↑fat content) 2. appears white |
How does a hemorrhage appear on CT: 1. immediately 2. after 1 week 3. after 2-3 weeks | 1. coagulates immediately and shows up as hyperdense 2. isodense when clot breaks down 3. hypodense (cell death) |
What IV contrast is used in: 1. MRI 2. CT | 1. gadolinium 2. iodinated contrast |
What are the benefits of gadolinium over iodnated contrast? | gadolinium is less nephrotoxic and less prone to allergic rxns |
How does infarction appear on CT 1. immediately 2. after 2-3 weeks | 1. no change 2. hypodense (from cell death and edema) |