MRI of Brain Disease in Veterinary Patients Part 2: Acquired Brain Disorders

Silke Hecht, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
William H. Adams, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized brain imaging in veterinary medicine, making possible improved characterization of intracranial pathologic processes. This article focuses on MRI features of acquired brain disorders, including infectious inflammatory, noninfectious inflammatory, cerebrovascular, metabolic, nutritional, toxic, degenerative, traumatic, and neoplastic causes. Congenital intracranial disorders are covered in a companion article.