CT density (HU) Brain Parenchyma 30 - 40 HU

HypodenseHyperdense
CSF 0-15HURecent CSF 60 -90 HU
Brain Edema 20 HUCalcifications >100HU
Cyst (? content)Some tumors
Fat 10-300 HU
Air 1000 HU
Protienous fluids

Mass effect

  • Effacement of the cortical sulci
  • Compression of the ventricle
  • Shift of the midline structures
  • Transtentorial brain herniation

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Pattern of enhancement

  • Homogenous
  • Heterogeneous
  • Ring
  • Serpiginous; arteriovenous malformation [AVM]