7  CT Brain Temp (Location)

7.1 How to Describe

7.1.1 Lobes region

  • [left | right | bilat] {lobe} convexity (e.g., temporal convexity)

  • [left | right | bilat] ?-? convexity (e.g., parieto-occipital convexity)

7.1.2 Changes

Series

  • Chronological change of ___, now seen as …

  • Sequelae of ___ seen as …

New: There is development of ___

Resolved: There is resolution of ___

7.2 Cerebral parenchyma

7.2.1 Normal

The study reveals normal brain volume. The rest of the imaged cerebral parenchyma appears unremarkable. No new acute large territory infarction is identified.

7.2.2 Brain Vol. loss

The study reveals:

diffuse brain volume loss,

  • appropriate for age
  • advanced more than age

with normal gray-white differentiation of the brain parenchyma.

7.3 Posterior fossa

Cerebellum and posterior fossa: Normal given a limited evaluation of the brainstem due to beam-hardening artifacts.

7.4 Vascular system

7.4.1 Athero

Vascular system: [Mild | Moderate | Severe] atherosclerotic change of the

  • ICAs
  • vertebrobasilar system

7.5 Skull base/ sella / TMJ

Skull base, sella and temporomandibular joints (TMJs): Unremarkable.