Problems of Radiation Medicine and Radiobiology

U. Pidvalna^1,2, M. Mirchuk^1,2, G. D’Anna^3,4

¹ Ukrainian-Polish Heart Center «Lviv», Chernihivska, Lviv, Ukraine, 79010
² Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Pekarska 69, Lviv, Ukraine, 79010
³ ASST Ovest Milanese, Neuroimaging Unit, Legnano (Milan), Italy, 20025
⁴ Centro Diagnostico Italiano S.p.A., Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Stereotactic Radiosurgery,
Milan, Italy

INTEGRATING RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES INTO ANATOMY EDUCATION: MEDICAL TRAINING ENHANCEMANT THROUGH EARLY CT AND MRI TEACHING

Brain morphology understanding is essential for radiologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. Historically, anatomical learning of brain relied on ex vivo specimens. Modern in vivo brain CT and MRI provide spatial, three-dimensional imaging capabilities crucial to help diagnose diseases, plan surgeries, and monitor treatment progress. Despite the advancements in imaging, a disconnect exists between traditional anatomical education and contemporary radiological practices.
Objective. This short report aims to illustrate brain anatomy ex vivo, on CT and MRI, to both navigate young doctors and to refresh the knowledge of experienced radiologists in brain anatomy. Furthermore, a few examples of the macroscopic, CT and MRI of the brain testify to the importance of early access to the radiological study of anatomy and pathology for the new generations of physicians, asking the schools of medicine to implement practical radiological anatomy sessions during anatomy teaching. Material and methods. The study utilized formalin-fixed brain specimens and corresponding brain CT and MRI images.
Results. Brain CT and MRI imaging modalities provide unparalleled anatomical detail and functional insights, enhancing the comprehension of complex spatial relationships. The advantages of the integrating of radiolographical images are: non-invasive visualization, detailed anatomical resolution, three-dimensional reconstructions.
Conclusion. The integration of radiology images into the study of neuroanatomy represents a significant advancement in medical science. CT and MRI imaging modalities provide unparalleled detail, functional insights, and educational value, making them indispensable tools in modern neuroradiology. There is a need to include radiology during anatomy studies, helping future physicians better understand anatomy and recognize this clinical discipline early on.
Key words: radiology; anatomy; brain; education; magnetic resonance imaging; X-ray computed tomography; radiology.

Problems of Radiation Medicine and Radiobiology.
2024;29:473-481. doi: 10.33145/2304-8336-2024-29-473-481

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