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Neuroradiology focuses on imaging and therapies to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spine, neck, and central and peripheral nervous systems. The UC Irvine neuroradiology group is comprised of experts in every one of these disciplines, including the latest state-of-the-art CT and MRI imaging technologies. The group has expertise in the full array of neurologic diseases, including brain tumors, stroke and other vascular disorders, spine disease, neurodegenerative diseases and brain malformations.

UC Irvine Neuroradiology offers the latest in imaging technology and modalities. Our experienced faculty are leaders in education, research and clinical care. Our technologists and faculty are experts in advanced imaging techniques, assuring patients get the quality imaging they need. We partner with the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Research (A2IR), researchers, donors and leading academics.

We serve a diverse population of patients throughout Orange County. In addition, through our research and teaching efforts, we strive to enhance the field of neuroradiology at both the national and international levels, working to advance medicine and teach the next generation of physicians.

Oncologic Conditions

  • Primary brain tumors, both benign and malignant
  • Metastatic brain tumors
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Spine tumors
  • Lymphoproliferative disorders

Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • Alzheimer disease
  • Frontotemporal dementia
  • Parkinson disease
  • Multi-system atrophy
  • Progressive supranuclear palsy

Vascular Diseases

  • Atherosclerotic disease
  • Stroke
  • Vasculitis
  • Vascular malformations
  • Aneurysms
  • Intracranial hemorrhage

Congenital/Developmental Disorders

  • Chiari malformations 
  • Neurocutaneous syndromes such as neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and Sturge-Weber

Head and Neck Disorders

  • Accidental and non-accidental trauma
  • Hereditary and congenital anomalies, including vaso-formative lesions
  • Infections, acute, subacute and chronic, including screening imaging procedures
  • Surgical reconstruction evaluations including resections, flaps and transplants
  • Oncologic conditions

Inflammatory Diseases (Infectious & Non-infectious)

  • Demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, ADEM and neuromyelitis optica
  • Vasculitis
  • Encephalitis
  • Meningitis
  • Prion disease
  • Granulomatous diseases

Spine Pathologies 

  • Degenerative disease
  • Myelitis
  • Demyelinating disorders
  • Infection

Epilepsy

  • Sulcation and migrational disorders
    • Focal cortical dysplasia
    • Heterotopic gray matter
    • Polymicrogyria-Pachygyria
    • Schizencephaly
  • Mesial temporal sclerosis
  • Acquired causes
    • Trauma
    • Tumors
    • Vascular lesions
    • Metabolic disorders

Imaging Services We Provide

  • CT and MRI of the head, neck and spine
  • 4D CT neck for parathyroid imaging
  • CT angiography (CTA) of the head and neck
  • MR angiography (MRA) of the head and neck
  • CT and MR perfusion
  • MR diffusion, including coronal HASTE and DTI
  • MR Spectroscopy
  • MR phase contrast for CSF flow measurement
  • 3D FLAIR for demyelinating disease
  • 3D STIR for brachial plexus imaging
  • MR Pituitary with dynamic contrast
  • Multiple additional subspecialized protocols for both CT and MR, including protocols for the cranial nerves, skull base, orbits, maxillofacial structures, brachial plexus and more

Referring Services

  • Neuro Oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship

The UC Irvine Department of Radiological Sciences offers a one-year ACGME-approved fellowship in diagnostic neuroradiology (two positions).

Doctor looking at MRI film that shows elderly patient with neurodegenerative illness.

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