Should You Image a Classic Migraine? Why the ACR Says ‘Usually Not Appropriate
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Primary migraine or tension-type headache. Normal neurologic examination. Initial imaging. (Headache): recommended study, d
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Primary migraine or tension-type headache. Normal neurologic examination. Initial imaging. (Headache): recommended study, d
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Sudden onset severe headache that reaches maximal severity within one hour. Initial imaging. (Headache): recommended study,
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Head and neck cancer. Suspected or known perineural spread of tumor. Initial imaging. (Cranial Neuropathy): recommended stu
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Multiple different lower cranial nerve palsies or combined lower cranial nerve syndromes (CN IX-XII). Initial imaging. (Cra
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Unilateral isolated weakness or paralysis of the tongue (hypoglossal nerve, CN XII). Initial imaging. (Cranial Neuropathy):
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Unilateral isolated weakness or paralysis of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles (accessory nerve, CN XI). Initia
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Unilateral isolated palatal or vocal cord paralysis or both (vagal nerve, CN X). Initial imaging. (Cranial Neuropathy): rec
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Oropharyngeal neurogenic dysphagia or oropharyngeal pain (glossopharyngeal nerve, CN IX). Initial imaging. (Cranial Neuropa
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Multiple different middle cranial nerve palsies (CN V-VII). Initial imaging. (Cranial Neuropathy): recommended study, diffe
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Unilateral isolated weakness of the facial expression, paralysis of the facial expression, hemifacial spasm, or Bell palsy