Head and Neck Imaging

The Comparative Study of CT and MRI in Diagnosis of Cerebral Vascular Diseases

Author:NIE Zhong, WANG Jian

affiliation:Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan university of science and technology, Luoyang 471000,Hena Province,China

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Abstract

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of CT and MRI in cerebral vascular disease. Methods A total of 78 patients which suspected cerebral vascular disease from January 2013 to June 2014 were includeed into the study. The CT, MRI data and examination charges of 78 cases were analyzed, and the advantages and practicability were evaluated. Results CT diagnostic results showed 30 cases as normal, 18 patients with brain aneurysms, 16 cases of cerebral venous malformation of the cerebral artery, cerebral moyamoya disease 2 cases, cerebral arteritis 4 cases, internal carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula 4 cases, congenital variations of cerebral arteries 4 cases; the MRI and CT had the same detection rate while MRI imaging performed significantly better than CT imaging. MRI examination cost 776.95 RMB one time fee, and CT cost 526.62 RMB, MRI charged higher than CT. Conclusion Only on consideration of diagnosis, MRI had higher value in the diagnosis of cerebral vascular diseases, considering the examination charge, for small lesions, favorable economic patients, or pay much attention to diagnosis patients, MRI examination is the first choice. For large area cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage, CT is superior.

【Keyword】Cerebrovascular Diseases; CT; MRI; Effect; Cost

【Chart number】R743;R814.43

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】 10.3969/j.issn.1672- 5131.2015.08.002