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Studies of the third circulation. Amipaque CT cisternography and ventriculography. 1978

B P Drayer, and A E Rosenbaum

The techniques of Amipaque (metrizamide) computerized tomography (CT) cisternography and Amipaque CT ventriculography are described. Normal, intermediate, delayed, and obstructive cerebrospinal fluid circulation patterns are readily demonstrated by evaluation of ventricular stasis of Amipaque on serial CT scans. Both the morphological and physiological characteristics of intracranial cysts are accurately defined and a diagnostic classification is presented. The functional integrity of ventricular shunts can be appraised using the ventricular persistance of Amipaque as a primary criterion. Other applications of these modalities are described and their place in the neurodiagnostic armamentarium is discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007223	Infant	A child between 1 and 23 months of age.	Infants
D008793	Metrizamide	A solute for density gradient centrifugation offering higher maximum solution density without the problems of increased viscosity. It is also used as a resorbable, non-ionic contrast medium.	Amipak,Amipaque
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D001927	Brain Diseases	Pathologic conditions affecting the BRAIN, which is composed of the intracranial components of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. This includes (but is not limited to) the CEREBRAL CORTEX; intracranial white matter; BASAL GANGLIA; THALAMUS; HYPOTHALAMUS; BRAIN STEM; and CEREBELLUM.	Intracranial Central Nervous System Disorders,Brain Disorders,CNS Disorders, Intracranial,Central Nervous System Disorders, Intracranial,Central Nervous System Intracranial Disorders,Encephalon Diseases,Encephalopathy,Intracranial CNS Disorders,Brain Disease,Brain Disorder,CNS Disorder, Intracranial,Encephalon Disease,Encephalopathies,Intracranial CNS Disorder
D002555	Cerebrospinal Fluid	A watery fluid that is continuously produced in the CHOROID PLEXUS and circulates around the surface of the BRAIN; SPINAL CORD; and in the CEREBRAL VENTRICLES.	Cerebro Spinal Fluid,Cerebro Spinal Fluids,Cerebrospinal Fluids,Fluid, Cerebro Spinal,Fluid, Cerebrospinal,Fluids, Cerebro Spinal,Fluids, Cerebrospinal,Spinal Fluid, Cerebro,Spinal Fluids, Cerebro
D002557	Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts	Tubes inserted to create communication between a cerebral ventricle and the internal jugular vein. Their emplacement permits draining of cerebrospinal fluid for relief of hydrocephalus or other condition leading to fluid accumulation in the ventricles.	Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt,Shunt, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Shunts, Cerebrospinal Fluid
D002559	Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea	Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. Common etiologies include trauma, neoplasms, and prior surgery, although the condition may occur spontaneously. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997 Apr;116(4):442-9)	Cerebrospinal Rhinorrhea,CSF Rhinorrhea,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Post-Traumatic,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Spontaneous,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Traumatic,Post-Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Post-Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Post-Traumatic,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Spontaneous,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Traumatic,Rhinorrhea, Post-Traumatic, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid,Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Spontaneous Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,CSF Rhinorrheas,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Post Traumatic,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrheas,Cerebrospinal Rhinorrheas,Post Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Post Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, CSF,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrheas, CSF,Rhinorrheas, Cerebrospinal,Rhinorrheas, Cerebrospinal Fluid
D002648	Child	A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.	Children
D002675	Child, Preschool	A child between the ages of 2 and 5.	Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003560	Cysts	Any fluid-filled closed cavity or sac that is lined by an EPITHELIUM. Cysts can be of normal, abnormal, non-neoplastic, or neoplastic tissues.	Cyst