The calvarium

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 1994 Dec;15(6):424-53. doi: 10.1016/s0887-2171(05)80016-2.

Abstract

The calvarium is a crucial structure that can manifest a great deal of pathology. The plain film remains the main imaging modality, although CT and MRI are becoming increasingly important. We discuss its anatomy, normal variants, congenital and developmental anomalies, hematologic disease, idiopathic disorders, neoplasms, metabolic disease, trauma, and the postoperative skull. Whenever possible, we emphasize CT and MRI.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases / diagnosis
  • Hematologic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Skull / abnormalities
  • Skull / anatomy & histology*
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull / injuries
  • Skull / surgery
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed