Nuclear Cerebrospinal Fluid Imaging: Guide to Procedures and Interpretation

Megan K Mercer; Lisa C Blacklock; Jonathan W Revels; Marguerite T Parisi; David H Lewis; Lionel S Zuckier; Michael M Graham; Shana Elman; Manuela C Matesan; Saeed Elojeimy

doi:10.1148/rg.240137

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Nuclear Cerebrospinal Fluid Imaging: Guide to Procedures and Interpretation

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Nuclear Cerebrospinal Fluid Imaging: Guide to Procedures and Interpretation

Megan K Mercer, Lisa C Blacklock, Jonathan W Revels, Marguerite T Parisi, David H Lewis, Lionel S Zuckier, Michael M Graham, Shana Elman, Manuela C Matesan and Saeed Elojeimy

Radiographics, Vol.45(3), e240137

03/2025

DOI: 10.1148/rg.240137

PMID: 40014472

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Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is an essential component of the central nervous system, and disruption of normal CSF flow from the lateral ventricles to the subarachnoid spaces around the brain and spinal canal can have serious consequences. Nuclear imaging may be useful to help diagnose abnormalities in CSF flow; cisternograms can be used to assess for CSF leaks or normal-pressure hydrocephalus, and shuntograms can be used to evaluate for CSF shunt malfunction. The authors review normal and pathologic findings and pitfalls of cisternography and shuntogram examinations. RSNA, 2025.

Cerebrospinal Fluid - diagnostic imaging

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak - diagnostic imaging

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

Humans

Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure - cerebrospinal fluid

Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure - diagnostic imaging

Myelography - methods

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Title: Subtitle: Nuclear Cerebrospinal Fluid Imaging: Guide to Procedures and Interpretation
Creators: Megan K Mercer - Medical University of South Carolina
Lisa C Blacklock - University of New Mexico
Jonathan W Revels - NYU Langone Health
Marguerite T Parisi - Seattle Children's Hospital
David H Lewis - University of Washington
Lionel S Zuckier - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Michael M Graham - University of Iowa
Shana Elman - University of New Mexico
Manuela C Matesan - University of Washington
Saeed Elojeimy - Medical University of South Carolina
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Radiographics, Vol.45(3), e240137
Publisher: RADIOLOGICAL SOC NORTH AMERICA (RSNA)
DOI: 10.1148/rg.240137
PMID: 40014472
ISSN: 1527-1323
eISSN: 1527-1323
Grant note: Public Health Institute: U10CA180886 state of Washington
M.T.P. National Clinical Trials Network grant (U10CA180886) from Public Health Institute (unrelated) ; honoraria for lectures at midwinter meeting from Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. D.H.L. Payments for expert witness consultation and participation on a data safety monitor-ing or advisory board from the state of Washington.
Language: English
Date published: 03/2025
Academic Unit: Radiology; Radiation Oncology
Record Identifier: 9984795370002771

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