Diagnostic Neuroradiology

The Diagnostic Neuroradiology unit at the Imaging Institute specializes in imaging the skull, brain, and spine along its entire length. The unit's work incorporates various imaging techniques such as conventional X-rays and reflections, CT tests including CT angiography to visualize brain blood vessels, and advanced brain MRI methods to assess brain structure and function.
The unit has access to four MRI machines, including two Philips type 3 Tesla machines, a Siemens type 3 Tesla machine, and a GE machine type 1.5 Tesla.
As part of our unit, we conduct routine CT examinations to rule out strokes like heart attacks or acute hemorrhages. We also use these examinations to demonstrate and monitor brain tumors, as well as to identify issues with the vertebrae, spinal cord, or discs. Likewise, our unit’s experts are available to provide a second opinion on imaging tests performed in other institutes.
In addition to routine brain and spine MRI tests, the unit performs advanced imaging tests that include:
MRA (demonstration of arterial blood vessels in a non-invasive way and pathological demonstration of the blood vessels themselves such as aneurysms and vascular malformations.

• MRV (demonstration of the venous vessels to identify venous pathology like venous vascular malformations
• MR spectroscopy (testing cell pathology in certain areas within the brain tissue).
• Functional MR (a physiological brain test to demonstrate cell function in different areas within the brain tissue). This test is particularly effective for epilepsy patients and is performed in order to locate the areas responsible for epileptic seizures.

Additional tests performed as part of this service are intended for research purposes, for planning stereotactic treatments, and planning neurosurgical operations.
 
A key aspect of the unit's work involves conducting invasive tests and cerebral catheterizations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These include procedures such as occlusion of vascular malformations and aneurysms, which are performed by catheterizing the blood vessels without the need for surgery or opening the skull. Additionally, VADA tests are performed to demonstrate the dominant cerebral lobe in preparation for brain surgery.
 
Teaching: As an integral component of the unit, we provide trainings for students and interns from both within and outside the division.