00737 - Neuroradiology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student understands the possibilities of Neuroradiology in both diagnostic and therapeutic-interventional aspects, as well as in research. The course begins with a comprehensive and general exposition of the neuroradiological discipline. Subsequent lessons will cover various diagnostic techniques, the anatomical bases of CT, MRI, and angiographic studies of the central nervous system, as well as the radiological diagnosis of major neurological pathologies. The course will also explore the potential of interventional procedures, both endovascular and percutaneous, covering aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, spinal and disc pathology. Finally, the course will conclude with an analysis of indications for examinations and diagnostic protocols.

Course contents

Fundamentals of CT, MRI, and angiography for the study of the central nervous system

Neuroradiological anatomy and neuroradiological semiotics

Cerebrovascular pathology: acute ischemic stroke, vascular malformations, intracerebral hemorrhages

Neurodegenerative diseases: dementia, Parkinson's disease, and atypical parkinsonism

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and obstructive hydrocephalus

White matter diseases

Neuro-oncology

Pathology of the ponto-cerebellar angle

Pathology of the sellar region

Readings/Bibliography

The study material consists exclusively of the slides presented during the lessons, supplemented by the study of recommended scientific articles at the end of the classes.

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures

Assessment methods

Oral examination, concurrent with the final exam of the other subjects in the integrated course

Teaching tools

Educational material in PowerPoint presentation

Office hours

See the website of Gianfranco Vornetti