Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH): MRI features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on spontaneous intracranial hypotension (sih): mri features: Fluid collections: locations Subdural: pseudo-subarachnoid haemorrhage Retrospinal: at C1-C2 level Extrathecal Meningeal features Engorgements Spinal features Other features MRI differentials

Fluid collections: locations

  • Subdural: pseudo-subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • Retrospinal: at C1-C2 level
  • Extrathecal

Meningeal features

Engorgements

Spinal features

Other features

MRI differentials

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