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Corpus callosum

The corpus callosum (plural: corpora callosa) is the largest of the commissural fibers, linking the cerebral cortex of the left and right cerebral hemispheres. It is the largest white matter tract in the brain. Summary located inferior to the cerebral cortices, and superior to the thalamus co...
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Lesions of the corpus callosum

Lesions of the corpus callosum are uncommon and arise from multiple different etiologies. The lesions can be classified according to underlying pathophysiology 4-6. Neoplasm Typically, amongst neoplasms, only aggressive lesions can invade the corpus callosum as it is composed of very dense whi...
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Dysgenesis of the corpus callosum

Dysgenesis of the corpus callosum may be complete (agenesis) or partial (dysgenesis) and represents an in utero developmental anomaly. It can be divided into: primary agenesis: corpus callosum never forms secondary dysgenesis: corpus callosum forms normally and is subsequently destroyed Epide...
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Corpus callosum parts (mnemonic)

A useful mnemonic to help remember the parts of the corpus callosum, from anterior to posterior, is: Remember Genu Before Splenium Remember G Before S (as G comes before S alphabetically) Mnemonic R: rostrum G: genu B: body (trunk) S: splenium
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Marbled pattern of the corpus callosum

Marbled pattern of the corpus callosum has been described in the acute phase of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and represents multiple overlapping lesions with heterogeneous signal 1. This is distinct from the more typical appearance of multiple sclerosis (MS) where smaller separate individual lesio...
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Corpus callosum hyperintensity (mnemonic)

A useful mnemonic to remember the causes of corpus callosum hyperintensity is: I MADE A PHD Mnemonic I: infections (e.g. tuberculosis, varicella, rotavirus, HSV)   M: Marchiafava-Bignami syndrome A: AIDS encephalopathy D: diffuse axonal injury and diffuse vascular injury E: epilepsy   A:...
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Cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (CLOCCs)

Cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (CLOCCs) represent a collection of disparate conditions that can cause signal change in the corpus callosum, usually involving the splenium.  Terminology The term cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (CLOCCs) has been proposed recently 12 as a more ...
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Post-hydrocephalus corpus callosum damage

Post-hydrocephalus corpus callosum damage is seen both in the setting of, and following treatment for, long-standing hydrocephalus. The exact pathophysiology remains to be fully elucidated but both compression and rapid decompression with resultant changes in morphology have been implicated. Tw...
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Barkovich classification of agenesis of the corpus callosum with interhemispheric cyst

The Barkovich classification of agenesis of the corpus callosum with interhemispheric cyst divides interhemispheric cysts that are diagnosed in individuals with concurrent agenesis of the corpus callosum into two types based on the presence or absence of communication with the ventricular system...
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Asymmetric ventriculomegaly, interhemispheric cyst and dysgenesis of the corpus callosum (AVID)

Asymmetric ventriculomegaly, interhemispheric cyst, and dysgenesis of the corpus callosum (AVID) is a triad of congenital cerebral anomalies. Radiographic features markedly asymmetric enlargement of the lateral ventricles may be the initial finding on routine fetal morphology ultrasound. inte...
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Antonio Rodrigues de Aguiar Neto
Published 12 Feb 2022
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Ian Bickle
Published 28 May 2013
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MRI
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Corpus callosum agenesis

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Sameh Saied Ali
Published 05 May 2015
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MRI
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Praveen Jha
Published 28 Dec 2011
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MRI Ultrasound
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Agenesis of corpus callosum

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Abdulmajid Bawazeer
Published 21 Jun 2020
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MRI
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Dysgenesis of the corpus callosum

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Bruno Di Muzio
Published 13 Apr 2014
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CT
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Ian Bickle
Published 14 Jan 2015
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CT
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Ian Bickle
Published 19 Jun 2013
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MRI
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Corpus callosum agenesis

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Aditya Shetty
Published 20 Oct 2013
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CT
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Agenesis of the corpus callosum

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Alexandra Stanislavsky
Published 22 Dec 2016
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MRI

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