Cerebral microbleeds: MRI features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on cerebral microbleeds: mri features: MRI features Microbleeds show as well-defined lesions 2-10mm in size They are round or ovoid but not linear They appear black with blooming effect on T2* weighted MRI At least half of the lesion is surrounded by brain…
MRI features
- Microbleeds show as well-defined lesions 2-10mm in size
- They are round or ovoid but not linear
- They appear black with blooming effect on T2* weighted MRI
- At least half of the lesion is surrounded by brain parenchyma
Magnetic locations
MRI microbleed rating scales
Radiological differentials
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References
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