The sylvian cistern on computed tomography scanning.
The sylvian cistern is an important landmark in neuroradiology. It can be directly evaluated with computed tomographic (CT) scanning, especially in patients with some degree of cerebral atrophy or when enlarged by masses or fluid accumulations.
D000368:Aged; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013346:Subarachnoid Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed