Radiological Anatomy: Lateral Ventricles (The Brain)

OVERVIEW

This page is dedicated to covering how the lateral ventricles will appear across different radiological studies.

The lateral ventricles are an important structure within the brain. It is important to recognize them across radiological studies (source)
The lateral ventricles are an important structure within the brain. It is important to recognize them across radiological studies (source)
NON-CONTRAST HEAD CT: AXIAL ORIENTATION

Non-contrast head CT scans are ordered frequently, and the lateral ventricles can be visualized on this study. Here is how it will appear on the axial orientation.

Visualization of the left/right lateral ventricles on an axial, non-contrast head CT scan (source)
Visualization of the left/right lateral ventricles on an axial, non-contrast head CT scan (source)
NON-CONTRAST HEAD CT: CORONAL ORIENTATION

Non-contrast head CT scans are ordered frequently, and the lateral ventricles can be visualized on this study. Here is how it will appear on the axial orientation.

Visualization of the left/right lateral ventricles on a coronal, non-contrast head CT scan (source)
Visualization of the left/right lateral ventricles on a coronal, non-contrast head CT scan (source)

 

Page Updated: 10.10.2016