Introduction

flow of CSF

cisterns

Cases

normal mri

alzheimer's brain

motor neuron disease

porencephalic cyst

hyrdocephalus

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Identifying Landmarks


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    It is truly amazing that a brain can look very abnormal but function normally.  Thus, it can be tricky to predict brain function solely based on appearance.

    Question:  Try to match the current real occupation or status of each subject based on the appearance of his/her brain (images are shown below).  Remember, these are real patients seen here at UIC.  Click on the button to see your answer.

    Your choices are:

    - city planner;

    - high school teacher;

    - lives in supervised living residence;

    - continues to function as a mother with home assistance;

    - UIC student.

nr_hori.jpg (3639 bytes) Normal Case

ad_hori.jpg (3466 bytes) Alzheimer Case

als_hori.jpg (35419 bytes) Motor Neuron Disease

cyst_hor.jpg (52854 bytes) Porencephalic Cyst

hc_hori.jpg (41998 bytes) Hydrocephalus

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