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The Lateral Ventricles: A Detailed Review of Anatomy, Development, and Anatomic Variations

The Lateral Ventricles: A Detailed Review of Anatomy, Development, and Anatomic Variations REVIEW ARTICLE The Lateral Ventricles: A Detailed Review of Anatomy, Development, and Anatomic Variations C.L. Scelsi, T.A. Rahim, J.A. Morris, G.J. Kramer, B.C. Gilbert, and S.E. Forseen ABSTRACT SUMMARY: The cerebral ventricles have been studied since the fourth century BC and were originally thought to harbor the soul and higher executive functions. During the infancy of neuroradiology, alterations to the ventricular shape and position on pneumo- encephalography and ventriculography were signs of mass effect or volume loss. However, in the current era of high-resolution cross-sectional imaging, variation in ventricular anatomy is more easily detectable and its clinical significance is still being investi- gated. Interpreting radiologists must be aware of anatomic variations of the ventricular system to prevent mistaking normal variants for pathology. We will review of the anatomy and development of the lateral ventricles and discuss several ventricular variations. he cerebral ventricles were the center of attention among phi- ventricular size and morphology but have been studied exten- Tlosophers, priests, anatomists, and physicians as far back as sively and will be left out of this review. Aristotle in the fourth century BC. They were originally thought to harbor the soul and “vital” spirits responsible for higher func- ANATOMY tions. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Neuroradiology American Journal of Neuroradiology

The Lateral Ventricles: A Detailed Review of Anatomy, Development, and Anatomic Variations

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American Journal of Neuroradiology
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0195-6108
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10.3174/ajnr.A6456
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REVIEW ARTICLE The Lateral Ventricles: A Detailed Review of Anatomy, Development, and Anatomic Variations C.L. Scelsi, T.A. Rahim, J.A. Morris, G.J. Kramer, B.C. Gilbert, and S.E. Forseen ABSTRACT SUMMARY: The cerebral ventricles have been studied since the fourth century BC and were originally thought to harbor the soul and higher executive functions. During the infancy of neuroradiology, alterations to the ventricular shape and position on pneumo- encephalography and ventriculography were signs of mass effect or volume loss. However, in the current era of high-resolution cross-sectional imaging, variation in ventricular anatomy is more easily detectable and its clinical significance is still being investi- gated. Interpreting radiologists must be aware of anatomic variations of the ventricular system to prevent mistaking normal variants for pathology. We will review of the anatomy and development of the lateral ventricles and discuss several ventricular variations. he cerebral ventricles were the center of attention among phi- ventricular size and morphology but have been studied exten- Tlosophers, priests, anatomists, and physicians as far back as sively and will be left out of this review. Aristotle in the fourth century BC. They were originally thought to harbor the soul and “vital” spirits responsible for higher func- ANATOMY tions.

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Published: Apr 1, 2020

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