Emergency Radiology

, Volume 4, Issue 4, pp 236–248 | Cite as

Nontraumatic neurologic emergencies: Imaging findings

  • James M. Provenzale
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Abstract

For some common nontraumatic neurologic conditions encountered in the emergency setting, the clinical history is important in helping the radiologist to choose the most appropriate imaging study. The clinical and radiologic features of four such conditions are presented, and the important role of magnetic resonance imaging in establishing the diagnosis is discussed.

Key Words

Carotid dissection Epidural abscess Sinus thrombosis 
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© the American Society of Emergency Radiology 1997

Authors and Affiliations

  • James M. Provenzale
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  1. 1.Neuroradiology Section, Department of RadiologyDuke University Medical CenterDurham

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