Neuroradiology II (RRD_068)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neuroradiology according to the requirements of the radiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in diagnostic radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning outcomes
1.• To formulate and classify the normal anatomy and normal development variants of the skull, spine, brain and spinal cord, nerve roots.
• To recognise, formulate and sequentially arrange the choice of the type of neuroradiological radiological examination and the use of contrast media in the diagnosis of CNS and peripheral nervous system diseases.
• To decipher and briefly describe the differential diagnosis of stroke, haemorrhage and other vascular lesions of the brain on CT and MRI, the indications for CTA, MRI and Doppler US.
• To name, explain and radiologically evaluate cranial and spinal injuries and the diagnosis of their consequences.
• To collect, formulate and classify radiological findings and differential diagnosis of white matter diseases, inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the brain and spinal cord
• To recognise, formulate and sequentially arrange the basic principles of radiological diagnosis of benign and malignant tumours of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
1.• To recognise, describe and evaluate radiographs of the skull and spine and their descriptions.
• To interpret, demonstrate and use head and spine CT scan protocols (including CTA) and their descriptions.
• To interpret, demonstrate and use head and spine MR scan protocols (including MRA) and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance.
1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify cranial and spinal radiographs and their descriptions.
• To plan, interpret and compare head and spine CT scan protocols (including CTA) and their descriptions.
• To plan, interpret and compare head and spine MR scan protocols (including MRA) and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance.
