Brain herniation types
Case contributed by Matt Skalski ◉
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Skalski M, Brain herniation types. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 03 Jun 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-45683
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3 Jun 2016
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The various common brain herniation types are outlined. Transtentorial herniation (uncal in the diagram) can occur in the opposite direction depending on mass lesion location, and trans-calvarial herniations are not depicted.
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