2022
The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities
Adin ME, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Y, Durand D, Zucconi W, Huttner A, Spencer D, Bronen R, Department of Radiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital M, Department of Pathology Y, Department of Neurosurgery Y. The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities. Diagnostic And Interventional Radiology 2022, 28: 503-515. PMID: 35997478, PMCID: PMC9682800, DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.21339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHippocampal sclerosisCortical developmentLocalization-related epilepsyTemporal lobe encephaloceleFocal cortical dysplasiaFocal cortical dysplasia IIbField of epilepsyEpileptogenic abnormalitiesAutoimmune encephalitisRasmussen's encephalitisCommon etiologyCortical dysplasiaEpilepsy surgeryEpileptogenic substrateTuberous sclerosisEpilepsy imagingHippocampal malformationsMTOR pathwayEncephalitisSclerosisMR imagingMalformationsUnique entitySurgeryEpilepsy
2004
MR imaging of the temporal stem: anatomic dissection tractography of the uncinate fasciculus, inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus, and Meyer's loop of the optic radiation.
Kier EL, Staib LH, Davis LM, Bronen RA. MR imaging of the temporal stem: anatomic dissection tractography of the uncinate fasciculus, inferior occipitofrontal fasciculus, and Meyer's loop of the optic radiation. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2004, 25: 677-91. PMID: 15140705, PMCID: PMC7974480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInferior occipitofrontal fasciculusTemporal stemMeyer's loopOccipitofrontal fasciculusUncinate fasciculusMR anatomyOptic radiationExtreme capsuleTemporal lobeLateral geniculate bodyAnterior temporal lobeCross-sectional MR imagesPostoperative complicationsTumor spreadExternal capsuleGeniculate bodyAnterior commissureAnatomic foundationAnatomic featuresBrain disordersAlzheimer's diseaseMR imagingDiffusion tractographyFasciculusTract
2000
Choroid plexus changes after temporal lobectomy.
Saluja S, Sato N, Kawamura Y, Coughlin W, Putman C, Spencer D, Sze G, Bronen R. Choroid plexus changes after temporal lobectomy. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2000, 21: 1650-3. PMID: 11039344, PMCID: PMC8174865.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporal lobectomyChoroid plexusPostoperative changesResection siteNormal postoperative changesRecurrent brain tumorsContrast-enhanced T1-weighted imagesPresence of infectionContrast-enhanced MR imagingDegree of enhancementT1-weighted imagesChoroid plexus changesHippocampal sclerosisRecurrent tumorsIntractable epilepsyNodular patternPathologic changesPostoperative siteLobectomyBrain tumorsEnhancement patternSurgical manipulationPlexusMorphologic changesMR imagingMR Imaging and Histologic Features of Subinsular Bright Spots on T2-weighted MR Images: Virchow-Robin Spaces of the Extreme Capsule and Insular Cortex
Song C, Kim J, Kier E, Bronen R. MR Imaging and Histologic Features of Subinsular Bright Spots on T2-weighted MR Images: Virchow-Robin Spaces of the Extreme Capsule and Insular Cortex. Radiology 2000, 214: 671-677. PMID: 10715028, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.214.3.r00mr17671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsular cortexExtreme capsuleMR imagingControl subjectsBrain specimensPerivascular spacesFormalin-fixed brain specimensFluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequencesVirchow-Robin spacesT2-weighted magnetic resonance imagesCoronal T2-weighted imagesT2-weighted imagesCoronal MR imagesHigh signal intensityT2-weighted MR imagesInversion recovery sequenceHistologic featuresHistologic findingsCerebrospinal fluidMR imagesPatientsWhite matterPathologic conditionsGross anatomic inspectionMagnetic resonance images
1997
Embryology of the human fetal hippocampus: MR imaging, anatomy, and histology.
Kier EL, Kim JH, Fulbright RK, Bronen RA. Embryology of the human fetal hippocampus: MR imaging, anatomy, and histology. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1997, 18: 525-32. PMID: 9090416, PMCID: PMC8338418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDentate gyrusCornu ammonisHippocampal sulcusGestational ageMR imagingTemporal lobeCA1-3 fieldsWeeks gestational ageHuman fetal hippocampusHuman fetal specimensWeeks' gestationAdult hippocampusFetal hippocampusCA4 fieldsCA3 fieldParahippocampal gyrusHippocampusHistologic sectionsGyrusAmmonisHippocampal anatomyFetal specimensSimilar ageMedial surfaceSulcusEconomic impact of replacing CT with MR imaging for refractory epilepsy
Bronen R, Fulbright R, Spencer S, Spencer D, Kim J, Lange R. Economic impact of replacing CT with MR imaging for refractory epilepsy. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1997, 15: 857-862. PMID: 9309616, DOI: 10.1016/s0730-725x(97)00047-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative evaluationRefractory epilepsyPositive imaging findingsRefractory epilepsy patientsPositive magnetic resonanceMagnetic resonanceIntracranial electroencephalogram monitoringSurgical ameliorationNormal CTImaging findingsPreoperative localizationIntractable epilepsyVascular lesionsEpileptogenic zoneElectroencephalogram monitoringPreoperative CTEpilepsy patientsPatientsMR imagingEpilepsyCTVascular substratesHealth costsLesionsSurgery
1996
Refractory epilepsy: comparison of MR imaging, CT, and histopathologic findings in 117 patients.
Bronen RA, Fulbright RK, Spencer DD, Spencer SS, Kim JH, Lange RC, Sutilla C. Refractory epilepsy: comparison of MR imaging, CT, and histopathologic findings in 117 patients. Radiology 1996, 201: 97-105. PMID: 8816528, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.201.1.8816528.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Epilepsy: the role of MR imaging.
Bronen R. Epilepsy: the role of MR imaging. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1992, 159: 1165-74. PMID: 1442376, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.159.6.1442376.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMR imagingTemporal lobe epilepsyLong TR imagesPositron emission tomographySingle photon emissionEpileptogenic abnormalitiesHippocampal sclerosisPreoperative evaluationSurgical treatmentLobe epilepsyHigh success rateCommon causeUncontrollable seizuresEmission tomographyTechnique of choiceEpilepsyFunctional imagingSuccess ratePatientsSeizuresTR imagesImagingTomographyMRSclerosis
1990
Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents: theory and application to the central nervous system.
Bronen R, Sze G. Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents: theory and application to the central nervous system. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1990, 73: 820-39. PMID: 2230966, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1990.73.6.0820.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsCentral nervous systemComputerized tomographyMR imagingNervous systemContrast-enhanced computerized tomographyActive multiple sclerosisIntradural spinal neoplasmsSecondary brain tumorsCerebral blood flowContrast-enhanced MR imagingContrast agentsIntrathecal contrast mediumStudy of choiceMagnetic resonanceMagnetic resonance imagingSignal intensity changesCNS lesionsMultiple sclerosisPituitary lesionsPostoperative stateAcoustic neurinomaSpinal neoplasmsMore abnormalitiesBlood flowSpinal disease
1989
MR imaging of the cranial meninges with emphasis on contrast enhancement and meningeal carcinomatosis.
Sze G, Soletsky S, Bronen R, Krol G. MR imaging of the cranial meninges with emphasis on contrast enhancement and meningeal carcinomatosis. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1989, 153: 1039-49. PMID: 2801423, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.153.5.1039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContrast-enhanced CTAbnormal meningeal enhancementMeningeal carcinomatosisMeningeal enhancementInner tableMR imagingGroup of patientsDiffuse meningeal enhancementContrast-enhanced MRAbnormal findingsLeptomeningeal tumorSubdural hematomaInflammatory conditionsGroup 2Postoperative defectsGroup 1CarcinomatosisSkull lesionsGroup 3Pathologic conditionsNormal meningesMeningesPatientsCranial meningesHead scansMR imaging of the cranial meninges with emphasis on contrast enhancement and meningeal carcinomatosis.
Sze G, Soletsky S, Bronen R, Krol G. MR imaging of the cranial meninges with emphasis on contrast enhancement and meningeal carcinomatosis. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1989, 10: 965-75. PMID: 2505542, PMCID: PMC8335283.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBrainBrain DiseasesCarcinomaChildChild, PreschoolContrast MediaFemaleGadoliniumGadolinium DTPAHumansImage EnhancementInfantMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningesMiddle AgedOrganometallic CompoundsPentetic AcidProspective StudiesRadiographyRetrospective StudiesConceptsContrast-enhanced CTAbnormal meningeal enhancementMeningeal carcinomatosisMeningeal enhancementInner tableMR imagingGroup of patientsDiffuse meningeal enhancementContrast-enhanced MRAbnormal findingsLeptomeningeal tumorSubdural hematomaInflammatory conditionsGroup 2Postoperative defectsGroup 1CarcinomatosisSkull lesionsGroup 3Pathologic conditionsNormal meningesMeningesPatientsCranial meningesHead scans