Scientific article
OA Policy
English

Neuroimaging of acute and chronic unilateral and bilateral thalamic lesions

Published inInsights into Imaging, vol. 10, no. 1, 24
Publication date2019
Abstract

The thalami are bilateral ovoid grey matter cerebral structures bordering the third ventricle on both sides, which participate in functions such as relaying of sensory and motor signals, regulation of consciousness, and alertness. Pathologies affecting the thalami can be of neoplastic, infectious, vascular, toxic, metabolic, or congenital origin.The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive approach to the thalamus focusing on its anatomy, the main pathologies affecting this structure and their radiological semiology on CT and MRI. We will also illustrate the importance of multimodal MR imaging (morphologic sequences, diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion, spectroscopy) for the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

Keywords
  • Computed tomography
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Infection
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Neoplasia
  • Thalami
  • Vascular and ischaemic diseases
Citation (ISO format)
TUTTLE, C et al. Neuroimaging of acute and chronic unilateral and bilateral thalamic lesions. In: Insights into Imaging, 2019, vol. 10, n° 1, p. 24. doi: 10.1186/s13244-019-0700-3
Main files (1)
Article (Published version)
Identifiers
Journal ISSN1869-4101
520views
486downloads

Technical informations

Creation20/03/2019 18:22:00
First validation20/03/2019 18:22:00
Update time15/03/2023 16:02:40
Status update15/03/2023 16:02:39
Last indexation31/10/2024 13:02:33
All rights reserved by Archive ouverte UNIGE and the University of GenevaunigeBlack