Potential space between dura, skull; seen only in pathologic conditions (infection, hematoma, etc.)
Subdural space (SDS)
Potential space between inner dura, arachnoid; seen only in pathologic conditions
Subarachnoid space (SAS)
Normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled space between arachnoid, pial-covered brain
Subpial space (SPS)
Potential space between pia, glia limitans of cortex
Perivascular space (PVS)
Pial-lined, interstitial fluid (ISF)-filled invagination along penetrating arteries
Key part of brain "glymphatic" system
GROSS ANATOMY
Overview
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
Selected References
Semyachkina-Glushkovskaya O et al: Blood⁻brain barrier, lymphatic clearance, and recovery: Ariadne's thread in labyrinths of hypotheses. Int J Mol Sci. 19(12), 2018
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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
"Pachymeninges" (thick meninges): Dura
Leptomeninges (thin meninges): Arachnoid, pia
Extradural space (EDS)
Potential space between dura, skull; seen only in pathologic conditions (infection, hematoma, etc.)
Subdural space (SDS)
Potential space between inner dura, arachnoid; seen only in pathologic conditions
Subarachnoid space (SAS)
Normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled space between arachnoid, pial-covered brain
Subpial space (SPS)
Potential space between pia, glia limitans of cortex
Perivascular space (PVS)
Pial-lined, interstitial fluid (ISF)-filled invagination along penetrating arteries
Key part of brain "glymphatic" system
GROSS ANATOMY
Overview
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
Selected References
Semyachkina-Glushkovskaya O et al: Blood⁻brain barrier, lymphatic clearance, and recovery: Ariadne's thread in labyrinths of hypotheses. Int J Mol Sci. 19(12), 2018
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