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, S. E. Forseen

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Abstract

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 pneumoencephalography 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 investigated. 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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)566-572
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Neuroradiology
Volume41
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology

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