E. Leon Kier, MD
Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
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Research Summary
Correlative investigation of anatomy, comparative anatomy, embryology and MR of various brain structures, comparative anatomy and embryology of the spine and spinal cord, MR and anatomic dissection tractography of white matter tracts in the stem of the temporal lobe.
Specialized Terms: Correlative investigation of anatomy
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Research Interests
Anatomy; Embryology; Radiology; Temporal Lobe
Selected Publications
- Comparative anatomy of the middle cerebral artery, rhinal and endorhinal sulci, piriform lobe, entorhinal cortex, olfactory tubercule, anterior perforate substance, and hippocampus: A dissection studyKier E, Conlogue G. Comparative anatomy of the middle cerebral artery, rhinal and endorhinal sulci, piriform lobe, entorhinal cortex, olfactory tubercule, anterior perforate substance, and hippocampus: A dissection study The Anatomical Record 2022 PMID: 36371781, DOI: 10.1002/ar.25124.
- Cerebral arterial and ventricular morphology of the dogfish (Squalus acanthias), American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), and green iguana (Iguana iguana): Arterial high‐resolution micro‐CT, dissection, and radiography studyKier E, Conlogue G, VanHouten J. Cerebral arterial and ventricular morphology of the dogfish (Squalus acanthias), American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), and green iguana (Iguana iguana): Arterial high‐resolution micro‐CT, dissection, and radiography study The Anatomical Record 2022 PMID: 35778853, DOI: 10.1002/ar.25028.
- Comparative anatomy of dissected optic lobes, optic ventricles, midbrain tectum, collicular ventricles, and aqueduct: evolutionary modifications as potential explanation for non-tumoral aqueductal anomalies in humansKier E, Kalra V, Conlogue G, Filippi C, Saluja S. Comparative anatomy of dissected optic lobes, optic ventricles, midbrain tectum, collicular ventricles, and aqueduct: evolutionary modifications as potential explanation for non-tumoral aqueductal anomalies in humans Child's Nervous System 2021, 38: 287-294. PMID: 34812897, PMCID: PMC8789712, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05408-0.
- High‐Resolution Computed Tomography Imaging of the Cranial Arterial System and Rete Mirabile of the Cat (Felis catus)Kier EL, Conlogue GJ, Zhuang Z. High‐Resolution Computed Tomography Imaging of the Cranial Arterial System and Rete Mirabile of the Cat (Felis catus) The Anatomical Record 2019, 302: 1958-1967. PMID: 31502384, PMCID: PMC6856801, DOI: 10.1002/ar.24251.
- 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.
- Anatomic dissection tractography: a new method for precise MR localization of white matter tracts.Kier EL, Staib LH, Davis LM, Bronen RA. Anatomic dissection tractography: a new method for precise MR localization of white matter tracts. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2004, 25: 670-6. PMID: 15140704, PMCID: PMC7974503.
- MR Imaging and Histologic Features of Subinsular Bright Spots on T2-weighted MR Images: Virchow-Robin Spaces of the Extreme Capsule and Insular CortexSong 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.
- The lamina rostralis: modification of concepts concerning the anatomy, embryology, and MR appearance of the rostrum of the corpus callosum.Kier EL, Truwit CL. The lamina rostralis: modification of concepts concerning the anatomy, embryology, and MR appearance of the rostrum of the corpus callosum. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1997, 18: 715-22. PMID: 9127036, PMCID: PMC8338510.
- The normal and abnormal genu of the corpus callosum: an evolutionary, embryologic, anatomic, and MR analysis.Kier E, Truwit C. The normal and abnormal genu of the corpus callosum: an evolutionary, embryologic, anatomic, and MR analysis. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1996, 17: 1631-41. PMID: 8896613, PMCID: PMC8338282.
- Unilateral Transplantation of Human Fetal Mesencephalic Tissue Into the Caudate Nucleus of Patients With Parkinson's DiseaseSPENCER D, ROBBINS R, NAFTOLIN F, MAREK K, VOLLMER T, LERANTH C, ROTH R, PRICE L, GJEDDE A, BUNNEY B, SASS K, ELSWORTH J, KIER E, MAKUCH R, HOFFER P, REDMOND D. Unilateral Transplantation of Human Fetal Mesencephalic Tissue Into the Caudate Nucleus of Patients With Parkinson's Disease Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 1993, 48: 413-415. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-199306000-00013.
- Unilateral Transplantation of Human Fetal Mesencephalic Tissue into the Caudate Nucleus of Patients with Parkinson's DiseaseSpencer D, Robbins R, Naftolin F, Marek K, Vollmer T, Leranth C, Roth R, Price L, Gjedde A, Bunney B, Sass K, Elsworth J, Kier E, Makuch R, Hoffer P, Redmond D. Unilateral Transplantation of Human Fetal Mesencephalic Tissue into the Caudate Nucleus of Patients with Parkinson's Disease New England Journal Of Medicine 1992, 327: 1541-1548. PMID: 1435880, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199211263272201.
- Unilateral caudate implantation of fetal substantia nigra in four patients with parkinsonismRedmond D, Spencer D, Robbins R, Leranth C, Roth R, Marek K, Vollmer T, Price L, Sass K, Bunney B, Kier E, Gjedde A. Unilateral caudate implantation of fetal substantia nigra in four patients with parkinsonism Journal Of The Neurological Sciences 1991, 106: 121. DOI: 10.1016/0022-510x(91)90245-3.
- Hemifacial Spasm Caused by a Tortuous Vertebral ArteryTash R, Kier E, Chyatte D. Hemifacial Spasm Caused by a Tortuous Vertebral Artery Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1988, 12: 492-494. PMID: 3366969, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198805010-00027.
- Hemifacial Spasm Caused by a Tortuous Vertebral ArteryTash R, Kier E, Chyatte D. Hemifacial Spasm Caused by a Tortuous Vertebral Artery Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1988, 12: 492-494. DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198805000-00027.
- Some Developmental and Evolutionary Aspects of the Lumbosacral SpineKier E. Some Developmental and Evolutionary Aspects of the Lumbosacral Spine 1988, 116-139. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-72709-2_9.
- Foramen Transversarium Enlargement Due to Tortuosity of the Vertebral ArteryFREILICH M, VIRAPONGSE C, KIER E, SARWAR M, BHIMANI. Foramen Transversarium Enlargement Due to Tortuosity of the Vertebral Artery Spine 1986, 11: 95-98. PMID: 3704797, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198601000-00030.
- Intraventricular hemorrhage in a term neonate secondary to a third ventricular AVM. Case report.Heafner M, Duncan C, Kier E, Ment L, Scott D, Kolaski R, Sorgen C. Intraventricular hemorrhage in a term neonate secondary to a third ventricular AVM. Case report. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1985, 63: 640-3. PMID: 3875699, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1985.63.4.0640.
- CT Findings in a Nasopharyngeal Extramedullary PlasmacytomaBhimani, Griffin W, Virapongse C, Altmeyer V, Kier E. CT Findings in a Nasopharyngeal Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1983, 7: 1081-1083. PMID: 6630640, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198312000-00028.
- Pulsatile tinnitus arising from jugular megabulb deformity: A treatment rationaleBuckwalter J, Sasaki C, Virapongse C, Kier E, Bauman N. Pulsatile tinnitus arising from jugular megabulb deformity: A treatment rationale The Laryngoscope 1983, 93: 1534-1539. PMID: 6645753, DOI: 10.1288/00005537-198312000-00002.
- High Resolution Computed Tomography of the Osseous External Auditory CanalVirapongse C, Sarwar M, Sasaki C, Kier E. High Resolution Computed Tomography of the Osseous External Auditory Canal Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1983, 7: 493-497. PMID: 6841715, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198306000-00021.
- High Resolution Computed Tomography of the Osseous External Auditory CanalVirapongse C, Sarwar M, Sasaki C, Kier E. High Resolution Computed Tomography of the Osseous External Auditory Canal Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1983, 7: 486-492. PMID: 6841714, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198306000-00020.
- Temporal bone disease: a comparison between high resolution computed tomography and pluridirectional tomography.Virapongse C, Sarwar M, Kier E, Sasaki C, Pillsbury H. Temporal bone disease: a comparison between high resolution computed tomography and pluridirectional tomography. Radiology 1983, 147: 743-8. PMID: 6844610, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.147.3.6844610.
- The choice of contrast agent for myelography in patients with nonpenetrating cervical spine trauma.Virapongse C, Wagner F, Sarwar M, Kier E. The choice of contrast agent for myelography in patients with nonpenetrating cervical spine trauma. Radiology 1983, 147: 467-71. PMID: 6836124, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.147.2.6836124.
- High-resolution computed tomography of the temporal bone: Its role in the evaluation of middle ear diseaseVirapongse C, Sarwar M, Kier E, Sasaki C. High-resolution computed tomography of the temporal bone: Its role in the evaluation of middle ear disease American Journal Of Otolaryngology 1983, 4: 107-112. PMID: 6673598, DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0709(83)80011-8.
- Experimental cord stretchability and the tethered cord syndrome.Sarwar M, Crelin E, Kier E, Virapongse C. Experimental cord stretchability and the tethered cord syndrome. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1983, 4: 641-3. PMID: 6410820, PMCID: PMC8334877.
- Nature of vertex striations on lateral skull radiographs.Sarwar M, Virapongse C, Kier E. Nature of vertex striations on lateral skull radiographs. Radiology 1983, 146: 90. PMID: 6849073, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.146.1.6849073.
- Computed tomographic anatomy of the temporal bone.Virapongse C, Rothman S, Kier E, Sarwar M. Computed tomographic anatomy of the temporal bone. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1982, 139: 739-49. PMID: 6981936, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.139.4.739.
- The Role of High Resolution Computed Tomography in Evaluating Disease of the Middle EarVirapongse C, Rothman S, Sasaki C, Kier E. The Role of High Resolution Computed Tomography in Evaluating Disease of the Middle Ear Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1982, 6: 711-720. PMID: 7119189, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-198208000-00009.
- Metrizamide myelography in cervical spine trauma: a modified technique using lateral fluoroscopy.Virapongse C, Kier E. Metrizamide myelography in cervical spine trauma: a modified technique using lateral fluoroscopy. Radiology 1982, 144: 636-7. PMID: 7100484, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.144.3.7100484.
- Intraparenchymal blood-fluid levels: new CT sign of arteriovenous malformation rupture.Richmond T, Virapongse C, Sarwar M, Kier E, Rothman S. Intraparenchymal blood-fluid levels: new CT sign of arteriovenous malformation rupture. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 1981, 2: 577-9. PMID: 6797282, PMCID: PMC8335258.
- Use of Selective Arteriography in the Treatment of EpistaxisRosnagle R, Allen W, Kier E, Rothman S. Use of Selective Arteriography in the Treatment of Epistaxis JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 1980, 106: 137-142. PMID: 7356432, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1980.00790270001001.
- Subarachnoid spread of ependymoma: Diagnosis and evaluation of therapy by computerized tomographyGeehr R, Dohrmann G, Dohrmann G, Dohrmann G, Kier E, Wagner F, Kapp D. Subarachnoid spread of ependymoma: Diagnosis and evaluation of therapy by computerized tomography Annals Of Neurology 1979, 6: 538-539. PMID: 533251, DOI: 10.1002/ana.410060613.
- Multiplanar reconstruction as an aid in CT diagnosisRothman S, Geehr R, Kier E, Hoffman H. Multiplanar reconstruction as an aid in CT diagnosis Neuroradiology 1978, 16: 596-597. PMID: 745768, DOI: 10.1007/bf00395373.
- Multiplanar Reconstruction as an Aid in CT DiagnosisRothman S, Geehr R, Kier E, Hoffman H. Multiplanar Reconstruction as an Aid in CT Diagnosis 1978, 596-597. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-66959-0_189.
- The role of computed tomography in the evaluation of upper cervical spine pathologyGeehr R, Rothman S, Kier E. The role of computed tomography in the evaluation of upper cervical spine pathology Computerized Tomography 1978, 2: 79-97. PMID: 699547, DOI: 10.1016/0363-8235(78)90006-6.
- Preparation technique and new contrast medium for radiography of biologic specimens.Conlogue G, Ogden J, Kier E. Preparation technique and new contrast medium for radiography of biologic specimens. Radiologic Technology 1978, 49: 737-43. PMID: 663134.
- Polarized projection of stereo cerebral angiograms for audience viewing.Pratt A, Kier E, Rothman S, Allen W. Polarized projection of stereo cerebral angiograms for audience viewing. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1977, 128: 231-3. PMID: 401607, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.128.2.231.
- Preoperative laminagraphic evaluation of the sphenoid sinus for transsphenoidal surgeryRothman S, Kier E, Kirchner J, Allen W. Preoperative laminagraphic evaluation of the sphenoid sinus for transsphenoidal surgery The Laryngoscope 1975, 85: 1986-1998. PMID: 1105038, DOI: 10.1288/00005537-197512000-00004.
- Unilateral Nerve Deafness in Childhood: a Possible Vascular EtiologySnead O, Kier E, Huttenlocher P. Unilateral Nerve Deafness in Childhood: a Possible Vascular Etiology Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 1975, 17: 84-88. PMID: 1123124, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1975.tb04961.x.
- In Vivo Angiography of the Ciliary Circulation in the RabbitROTHMAN S, DEUKER D, KIER E. In Vivo Angiography of the Ciliary Circulation in the Rabbit Investigative Radiology 1975, 10: 68-72. PMID: 1112652, DOI: 10.1097/00004424-197501000-00009.
- Microangiographic Anatomy of the Cat's EyeROTHMAN S, KIER E, DEUKER D. Microangiographic Anatomy of the Cat's Eye Investigative Radiology 1975, 10: 55-61. PMID: 1112650, DOI: 10.1097/00004424-197501000-00007.
- Arteriographic topography of orbital lesions.ROTHMAN S, KIER E, ALLEN W, PRATT A. Arteriographic topography of orbital lesions. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1974, 122: 607-20. PMID: 4432983, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.122.3.607.
- Traumatic vertebral-carotid-jugular arteriovenous aneurysm. Case report.Rothman S, Pratt A, Kier E, Allen W. Traumatic vertebral-carotid-jugular arteriovenous aneurysm. Case report. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1974, 41: 92-6. PMID: 4834198, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1974.41.1.0092.
- Sacral neurofibrosarcoma: an angiographic evaluation. Case report.Grnja V, Allen W, Osborn D, Kier E. Sacral neurofibrosarcoma: an angiographic evaluation. Case report. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1974, 40: 767-71. PMID: 4826602, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1974.40.6.0767.
- Horner's Syndrome Caused by Occlusion of the Vascular Supply to Sympathetic GangliaSears M, Kier E, Chavis R. Horner's Syndrome Caused by Occlusion of the Vascular Supply to Sympathetic Ganglia American Journal Of Ophthalmology 1974, 77: 717-724. PMID: 4823780, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9394(74)90537-6.
- The maxillary artery in craniofacial pathology.ALLEN W, KIER E, ROTHMAN S. The maxillary artery in craniofacial pathology. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1974, 121: 124-38. PMID: 4833900, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.121.1.124.
- Correlation of microangiographic and electrophysiologic changes in experimental spinal cord trauma.Allen W, D'Angelo C, Kier E. Correlation of microangiographic and electrophysiologic changes in experimental spinal cord trauma. Radiology 1974, 111: 107-15. PMID: 4816091, DOI: 10.1148/111.1.107.
- The radiology of epidermoid tumors of the cerebellopontine angleLong J, Kier E, Schechter M. The radiology of epidermoid tumors of the cerebellopontine angle Neuroradiology 1973, 6: 188-192. PMID: 4543945, DOI: 10.1007/bf00335321.
- PITFALLS IN THE EVALUATION OF SKULL TRAUMA A ReviewALLEN W, KIER E, ROTHMAN S. PITFALLS IN THE EVALUATION OF SKULL TRAUMA A Review Radiologic Clinics Of North America 1973, 11: 479-503. PMID: 4594176, DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8389(22)01668-2.
- STEREO ROENTGENOGRAPHY IN CRANIOFACIAL INJURIES A Revival of Fundamental IdeasROTHMAN S, ALLEN W, KIER E. STEREO ROENTGENOGRAPHY IN CRANIOFACIAL INJURIES A Revival of Fundamental Ideas Radiologic Clinics Of North America 1973, 11: 683-696. PMID: 4760306, DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8389(22)01679-7.
- The angiography of posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysmsRothman S, Azar-Kia B, Kier E, Schechter M, Allen W. The angiography of posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms Neuroradiology 1973, 6: 1-7. PMID: 4601966, DOI: 10.1007/bf00338851.
- The maxillary artery: normal arteriographic anatomy.ALLEN W, KIER E, ROTHMAN S. The maxillary artery: normal arteriographic anatomy. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1973, 118: 517-27. PMID: 4723177, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.118.3.517.
- A simple technique for photographic image enhancement of subtraction films.Rothman S, Kier E, Allen W, Barauskas L. A simple technique for photographic image enhancement of subtraction films. Radiology 1973, 107: 457-63. PMID: 4572083, DOI: 10.1148/107.2.457.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia involving the intracranial vessels. Case report.Iosue A, Kier E, Ostrow D. Fibromuscular dysplasia involving the intracranial vessels. Case report. Journal Of Neurosurgery 1972, 37: 749-52. PMID: 4654704, DOI: 10.3171/jns.1972.37.6.0749.
- The radiology of gangliogliomas and ganglioneuromas of the central nervous systemKatz M, Kier E, Schechter M. The radiology of gangliogliomas and ganglioneuromas of the central nervous system Neuroradiology 1972, 4: 69-73. PMID: 5083643, DOI: 10.1007/bf00344433.
- Pitfalls of posterior fossa cisternography using 2 ml of iophendylate (pantopague).Long J, Kier E, Hilding D. Pitfalls of posterior fossa cisternography using 2 ml of iophendylate (pantopague). Radiology 1972, 102: 71-5. PMID: 4536649, DOI: 10.1148/102.1.71.
- The unfused planum sphenoidale: differentiation from fracture.Smith T, Kier E. The unfused planum sphenoidale: differentiation from fracture. Radiology 1971, 98: 305-9. PMID: 5099835, DOI: 10.1148/98.2.305.
- Vascular malformations of the posterior fossa including the tentorial hiatus.ZINGESSER L, SCHECHTER M, KIER E, O'BRIEN M. Vascular malformations of the posterior fossa including the tentorial hiatus. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1969, 105: 341-7. PMID: 5772952, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.105.2.341.
- "J" and "omega" shape of sella turcica. Anatomic clarification of radiologic misconceptions.Kier E. "J" and "omega" shape of sella turcica. Anatomic clarification of radiologic misconceptions. Acta Radiologica 1969, 9: 91-4. PMID: 5381081.
- The infantile sella turcica. New roentgenologic and anatomic concepts based on a developmental study of thsphenoid bone.Kier E. The infantile sella turcica. New roentgenologic and anatomic concepts based on a developmental study of thsphenoid bone. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1968, 102: 747-67. PMID: 4171185.
- Terminal basilar artery deformity secondary to suprasellar masses and third ventricular dilatation.SCATLIFF J, KIER E, ZINGESSER L, SCHECHTER M. Terminal basilar artery deformity secondary to suprasellar masses and third ventricular dilatation. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1967, 101: 61-7. PMID: 5298587, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.101.1.61.
- Embryology of the Normal Optic Canal and Its Anomalies An Anatomic and Roentgenographic StudyKier E. Embryology of the Normal Optic Canal and Its Anomalies An Anatomic and Roentgenographic Study Investigative Radiology 1966, 1: 346-362. PMID: 5970634, DOI: 10.1097/00004424-196609000-00023.