neuroimaging

MRI Findings in Papilledema

Empty Sella

T1 sagittal MRI showing empty sella.

Flattening of Posterior Globe

IIH-protrusion of optic nerve and flattened posterior globe (Degnan and Levy).jpg

T2 axial MRI showing protrusion of the optic nerve head and flattening of posterior globe.

Increased CSF in Perioptic Space

T2 axial and coronal MRI showing dilation of optic nerve sheaths and increased CSF in perioptic space.

Narrowed Distal Transverse Venous Sinuses

MRV showing narrowing of right transverse venous sinus.

Image credit: Degnan AJ, Levy LM. Pseudotumor cerebri: brief review of clinical syndrome and imaging findings. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011;32:1986-1993. Available online.