Computerized tomography (CT) is superior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for demonstrating small calcifications. However, MRI shows cysts in some locations (cerebral convexity, ventricular ependyma) better than CT, is more sensitive than CT to demonstrate surrounding edema and may show internal changes indicating the death of cysticerci.
In recent years, the use of CT and MRI has permitted identification of neurocysticercosis cases with a benign course that would not have been detected previously.
Cysticercosis MRI
Cysticercosis CT
Primary central nervous system lymphoma CT
St. Louis encephalitis MRI
Schwannoma CT
Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis MRI
Brain Stem Gliomas CT
Encephalopathy MRI