Brain Herniation: Diagnosis & Tests (Tentorial Herniation)

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Brain Herniation

Alternate Names : Tentorial Herniation

Brain Herniation | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis is based on the person's medical history as well as characteristic signs and symptoms. Special tests that take pictures of the inside of the skull and brain, including cranial MRIs and cranial CT scans, can help confirm the diagnosis.

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Author: James Warson, MD
Reviewer: Karen Preston, PHN, MS, CRRN
Date Reviewed: 10/03/01

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