2004
DOI: 10.12968/hosp.2004.65.1.2411
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Computed tomography of the brain: a pictorial review

Abstract: This pictorial review briefly describes the basic principles of computed tomography scanning of the brain. A series of commonly encountered intracranial pathologies is then reviewed.

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“…Reversal sign seen on CT images represents a generalised decrease in the density (attenuation) of cerebral hemispheres, with loss of the normal grey-white differentiation and increased attenuation of the thalami, brainstem and cerebellum. It is also known as the white cerebellum or dense cerebellum sign because of its appearance (Cook 2004, Chalela et al 2013, Krishnan and Chowdhury 2014.…”
Section: Reversal Signmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Reversal sign seen on CT images represents a generalised decrease in the density (attenuation) of cerebral hemispheres, with loss of the normal grey-white differentiation and increased attenuation of the thalami, brainstem and cerebellum. It is also known as the white cerebellum or dense cerebellum sign because of its appearance (Cook 2004, Chalela et al 2013, Krishnan and Chowdhury 2014.…”
Section: Reversal Signmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The reversal sign indicates a diffuse cerebral injury in patients who have suffered an ischaemic/anoxic insult, and can be seen on the CT scans of patients with conditions such as birth asphyxia, head trauma, status epilepticus, drowning, strangulation, infection and/or inflammation of the brain and its meninges, hypothermia and other causes of global cerebral ischaemia (Cook 2004, Huisman et al 2007.…”
Section: Reversal Signmentioning
confidence: 99%