Abstract
In this review it is discussed the role of mild traumatic brain injury as a cause of Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS) pathological enlargement. Anatomy and physiology of normal VRS, and their immunological role are described. Special attention is given to magnetic resonance imaging findings of both normal and enlarged perivascular spaces.
MeSH terms
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Blood-Brain Barrier / ultrastructure*
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Brain Diseases / immunology
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Brain Diseases / pathology
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Brain Diseases / physiopathology
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Brain Injuries / pathology
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Capillary Permeability
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Cerebral Arteries / ultrastructure*
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Cerebral Veins / ultrastructure*
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / physiology
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Contrast Media
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Cytokines / metabolism
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Dilatation, Pathologic / pathology
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Dilatation, Pathologic / physiopathology
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Extracellular Fluid / physiology
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Gadolinium DTPA
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Neuroimaging / methods*
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Subarachnoid Space / ultrastructure
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Cytokines
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Gadolinium DTPA