RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Dentate Update: Imaging Features of Entities That Affect the Dentate Nucleus
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A5138
A1 K.M. Bond
A1 W. Brinjikji
A1 L.J. Eckel
A1 D.F. Kallmes
A1 R.J. McDonald
A1 C.M. Carr
YR 2017
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2017/04/13/ajnr.A5138.abstract
AB SUMMARY: The dentate nucleus is a cerebellar structure involved in voluntary motor function and cognition. There are relatively few entities that affect the dentate, and the clinical features of these conditions are often complex and nonspecific. Because these entities are rarely encountered, the formulation of a differential diagnosis can be difficult. Many of the conditions are reversible or treatable with early intervention. Therefore, it is important to recognize classic clinical presentations and their associated characteristic imaging findings. We provide a summary of entities that affect the dentate nucleus and a diagnostic workflow for approaching dentate nucleus imaging abnormalities.AbbreviationGd3+free gadolinium