Abstract:
The brainstem is so important structure that
contains many centers which control some vital
processes like cardiac rhythm, sleep cycle and
respiratory procedure. Also ten of the cranial nerve
originated from the brain stem.
The study was done in the Modern Medical Center
and Alaml National Hospital at time from January to
march with general electric and Phillips machines
with power of 1.5T for both them.
The study done to determine normal brainstem
dimensions in Sudanese population also to
measured in sagittal T1and axial T2, in addition to
correlate the findings gender and skull diameter
with age.
The subjects aged between 1-86 years in both
gender were included in the study, all were
diagnosed as normal brain MRI.
MRI sagittal T1 and axial T2 weighted images were
obtained, measurements taken for Pons, midbrain
and medulla oblongata. All measurement taken in
mm.
Correlation between skull antroposterior,
transverse diameters and brainstem parts
measurement in both sequences with age were
studied.
The results showed that all the values have linear
relationship with age.
The study showed that the measurements of the
brainstem structure were found to be at similar
range comparing with other population.
MRI had great value in the accurate
measurements.
