Imaging spectrum of extracranial arterial vascular pathology: pearls for the radiologist

Non-invasive imaging plays an increasingly important role in assessing the extracranial vasculature. The applications of computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) continue to expand with growing demand for stroke imaging and anatomical assessment preceding vascular intervention. Imaging of the neck is performed for a variety of clinical indications with different imaging protocols. Even on non-dedicated...