Introduction The thalamus is the largest structure of the diencephalon and is located once in each hemisphere. It is a bean-shaped structure connected to each other by a kind of bridge. In addition to the thalamus, other anatomical structures belong to the diencephalon such as the hypothalamus with pituitary gland, the epithalamus with the epiphysis … Thalamus
Thalamic Infarction A thalamic infarction is a stroke in the thalamus, the largest structure of the diencephalon. The cause of this infarction is an occlusion of the supplying vessels, which means that the thalamus is supplied with less blood. As a result, the cells may die and acute neurological symptoms may occur. Depending on which … Thalamic Infarction | Thalamus
Definition If a stabbing sensation occurs more on the right side, there can be several reasons for this. Often a problem originating from the heart is the cause of the complaints. This is more likely to be on the left side than on the right side, but the pain can radiate via various nerve connections … Stabbing in the right breast – what can that be?
Diagnosis In the context of a diagnosis, special importance is initially attached to the medical consultation. Here, the physician hopes to obtain specific indications based on information about the time, duration, trigger and possible activities to clarify the stabbing pain in the right breast. Due to the broad spectrum of potential causes, a detailed clinical … Diagnosis | Stabbing in the right breast – what can that be?
The occurrence of pain during pregnancy Especially in the late phase of pregnancy, pressure-related pain symptoms may occur in the right breast. As a pregnancy progresses, the uterus (uterus) moves more and more upwards and exerts pressure on the other organ systems in the abdominal cavity. Since the liver, with an organ weight of 1200-1400 … The occurrence of pain during pregnancy | Stabbing in the right breast – what can that be?
Associated symptoms Atheromatosis leads to different symptoms depending on its severity and localization. It usually exists undetected for years before the first symptoms appear. Only when vessels are constricted or blocked by the deposits do symptoms appear. A common complex of symptoms that can occur at the bottom of an atheromatosis is angina pectoris. A … Associated symptoms | Atheromatosis
Forecast Atheromatosis is a serious disease that is associated with a different prognosis for the affected person depending on its severity. If it is detected early, much can be done to counteract the progression of vascular deposits and the associated potential consequential damage. In advanced stages, however, the prognosis can be very poor, for example … Forecast | Atheromatosis
Definition The term atheromatosis is often very misunderstood. Atheromas are benign soft tissue tumours as well as fatty deposits in the walls of arterial vessels. The term atheromatosis refers to the occurrence of atheromatous plaques, also called atheromas, in the walls of arteries. These are cholesterol-containing deposits on the innermost layer of the arteries that … Atheromatosis
Anatomy The arteria vertebralis is one of the vessels that supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood from the heart. Its diameter is about 3-5mm. It is arranged in pairs, i.e. there is a right and a left vertebral artery, which finally unite to form the basilar artery. This vessel mainly supplies brain sections located in … Vertebral artery
Function The arteria vertebralis supplies the brain and parts of the spinal cord with oxygen-rich blood. Especially cerebellum, brain stem and occipital lobe are supplied by the arteria vertebralis (see anatomy). An important function of the arteria vertebralis only becomes relevant in the case of a specific clinical picture. If a patient suffers from the … Function | Vertebral artery
Arteria vertebralis Dissection The dissection of an artery refers to the splitting of the inner vessel wall (intima). As a result, bleeding can occur between the intima and the media (middle vessel wall). This leads to a constriction (stenosis) or, in the worst case, to complete closure of the vessel with circulatory problems in the … Arteria vertebralis Dissection | Vertebral artery
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is also known as magnetic resonance imaging. If the tomography is performed in the area of the head, it is called cranial magnetic resonance imaging. It is performed to accurately depict structures in the skull and brain and to detect pathological processes if necessary. Fields of application A magnetic resonance tomography … Examination of the skull and brain using MRI
