Neuroradiology Imaging
Neuroradiology focuses on imaging and therapies to diagnose and to treat disorders of the brain, spine, neck, and central and peripheral nervous system. The UCI neuroradiology group is comprised of experts in every one of these disciplines, and in the latest state-of-the-art CT and MRI imaging. The group has expertise in the full array of neurologic disease, including brain tumors, stroke and other vascular disorders, spine disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain malformations.
Why choose Neuroradiology at UCI?
UC Irvine Neuroradiology offers the latest in imaging technology and modalities. Our experienced faculty are leaders in education and research, with a primary focus on patient care. Our technologists and faculty are experts in advanced imaging techniques, assuring patients will get the quality imaging they need.
Who we serve
We serve a diverse population of patients throughout Orange County. In addition, through our research and teaching efforts we strive to serve to enhance the field of neuroradiology at both the national and international level, working to advance the field of medicine and teach the next generation of physicians.
Conditions we address:
Oncologic conditions including
• Primary brain tumors, both benign and malignant
• Metastatic brain tumors
• Head and neck cancer
• Spine tumors
• Lymphoproliferative disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders including
• Alzheimer disease
• Frontotemporal dementia
• Parkinson disease
• Multi-system atrophy
• Progressive supranuclear palsy
Vascular diseases including
• Atherosclerotic disease
• Stroke
• Vasculitis
• Vascular malformations
• Aneurysms
• Intracranial hemorrhage
Congenital/developmental disorders including
• Chiari malformations
• Neurocutaneous syndromes such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and Sturge-Weber
The following services are available:
• CT and MRI of the head, neck, and spine
• 4D CT neck for parathyroid imaging
• CT angiography (CTA) of the head and neck
• MR angiography (MRA) of the head and neck
• CT and MR perfusion
• MR diffusion, including coronal HASTE and DTI
• MR Spectroscopy
• MR phase contrast for CSF flow measurement
• 3D FLAIR for demyelinating disease
• 3D STIR for brachial plexus imaging
• MR Pituitary with dynamic contrast
• Multiple additional subspecialized protocols for both CT and MR including protocols for the cranial nerves, skull base, orbits, maxillofacial structures, brachial plexus, and more.
We partner with:
• The Center for Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Medicine (CAIDM)
• Researchers, donors, and leading academics
• Patients and their families
Head and Neck disorders including
• Accidental and non-accidental trauma
• Hereditary and congenital anomalies, including vaso-formative lesions
• Infections, acute, subacute, and chronic, including screening imaging procedures
• Surgical reconstruction evaluations including resections, flaps, and transplants
• Oncologic conditions
Inflammatory Diseases both Infectious and Non-infectious including
• Demyelinating disease such as multiple sclerosis, ADEM, and neuromyelitis optica
• Vasculitis
• Encephalitis
• Meningitis
• Prion disease
• Granulomatous diseases
Spine pathologies including
• Degenerative disease
• Myelitis
• Demyelinating disorders
• Infection
Epilepsy
• Sulcation and migrational disorders
____• Focal cortical dysplasia
____• Heterotopic gray matter
____• Polymicrogyria-Pachygyria
____• Schizencephaly
• Mesial temporal sclerosis
• Acquired causes
____• Trauma
____• Tumors
____• Vascular lesions
____• Metabolic disorders
Referring services:
• Neuro Oncology
• Neurosurgery
• Neurology
• Otolaryngology
• Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Vascular Surgery
• Ophthalmology