Acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is the second leading cause of death and the third cause of death and disability worldwide. The estimated global cost of stroke is over $720 billion. In the UK, the incidence of stroke is over 110,000 and the prevalence of stroke is predicted to increase by 120% by 2035. Hyperacute stroke […]
Dr Liam Flynn, Dr Wazim Izzath
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Cross-sectional imaging alongside endoscopy is central to the multidisciplinary evaluation of sinonasal pathologies and is often fundamental in differentiating both benign and malignant tumours from the more common inflammatory or infective entities such as primary chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). In addition to determining disease extent in relation to neighbouring vital craniofacial structures, imaging is key in […]
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab, Dr David Steel, Dr Melissa Persad, Dr Alex Weller
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lymph nodes are vital components of the immune system and are numerous in the neck. They are ovoid structures surrounded by a capsule that are fed by afferent lymphatic vessels transporting lymphatic fluid from the soft tissues. The substance of the lymph node contains immune cells and immune mediators, in effect filtering the lymphatic fluid, […]
Carmel Evans, Dr Susan Jawad
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
In this short review, we go through case-based imaging tips for selected common presentations of orbital pathologies. The cases covered relate to presentations of proptosis, pain, ophthalmoplegia/difficulty with eye movements and palpable mass. CT and MR imaging are the most frequently requested modalities when patients present acutely or with more chronic orbital pathologies. Ultrasound has […]
Dr Cameron Ritchie, Dr Reena Dwivedi
NHS Lothian
Neurovascular imaging practices have evolved significantly over recent years, particularly with the advances in AI. This synopsis aims to provide the reader with an overview of the current imaging techniques in the diagnosis and management of emergency neurovascular conditions. The most common neurovascular emergency is stroke (ischaemic and haemorrhagic), whereas neurovascular injuries (traumatic and iatrogenic) […]
Dr Fathallah Islim, Dr Mustafa Altarqane, Dr Nayyar Saleem
Leeds General Infirmary
Ioflupane (DaTSCAN) is a well established diagnostic tool for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Ioflupane binds to the dopamine active transporters in the presynaptic membrane of the dopaminergic nerve terminals (DNT). Dopaminergic pathways in the brain are involved in various brain functions. Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in […]
Dr Alp Notghi, Mr Joseph O'Brien
City Hospital
Dementia is a major cause of death and more than 850,000 people live with dementia in the UK, with around one-third of the population likely to develop dementia later in life. Dementia’s societal impact is significant and places a heavy burden on patients and caregivers. Its unique impact on the patient’s cognitive function and changes […]
Sofia Michopoulou, Mahesan Niranjan, Christopher Kipps
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, University of Southampton
Headaches are the most common neurological presenting complaint and affect up to half of the world’s population. Current guidelines suggest conducting either a CT or MR scan to identify intracranial pathology. Of course, not all patients experiencing headaches require neuroimaging; the investigations are costly, time consuming and would unnecessarily expose patients to radiation. Primary headache […]
Fiona Choi, Dr G Pears, Dr H Wieshmann
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
