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Agarwal N, Lewis LD, Hirschler L, Rivera LR, Naganawa S, Levendovszky SR, Ringstad G, Klarica M, Wardlaw J, Iadecola C, Hawkes C, Octavia Carare R, Wells J, Bakker EN, Kurtcuoglu V, Bilston L, Nedergaard M, Mori Y, Stoodley M, Alperin N, de Leon M, van Osch MJ. Current Understanding of the Anatomy, Physiology, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Neurofluids: Update From the 2022 "ISMRM Imaging Neurofluids Study group" Workshop in Rome. J Magn Reson Imaging 2024; 59:431-449. [PMID: 37141288 PMCID: PMC10624651 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.28759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Neurofluids is a term introduced to define all fluids in the brain and spine such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and interstitial fluid. Neuroscientists in the past millennium have steadily identified the several different fluid environments in the brain and spine that interact in a synchronized harmonious manner to assure a healthy microenvironment required for optimal neuroglial function. Neuroanatomists and biochemists have provided an incredible wealth of evidence revealing the anatomy of perivascular spaces, meninges and glia and their role in drainage of neuronal waste products. Human studies have been limited due to the restricted availability of noninvasive imaging modalities that can provide a high spatiotemporal depiction of the brain neurofluids. Therefore, animal studies have been key in advancing our knowledge of the temporal and spatial dynamics of fluids, for example, by injecting tracers with different molecular weights. Such studies have sparked interest to identify possible disruptions to neurofluids dynamics in human diseases such as small vessel disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and dementia. However, key differences between rodent and human physiology should be considered when extrapolating these findings to understand the human brain. An increasing armamentarium of noninvasive MRI techniques is being built to identify markers of altered drainage pathways. During the three-day workshop organized by the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine that was held in Rome in September 2022, several of these concepts were discussed by a distinguished international faculty to lay the basis of what is known and where we still lack evidence. We envision that in the next decade, MRI will allow imaging of the physiology of neurofluid dynamics and drainage pathways in the human brain to identify true pathological processes underlying disease and to discover new avenues for early diagnoses and treatments including drug delivery. Evidence level: 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 3.
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- Nivedita Agarwal
- Neuroradiology Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS E. Medea, Bosisio Parini, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- C.J. Gorter MRI Center, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Sorlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacology and Croatian Institute of Brain Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and UK Dementia Research Institute Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology and Croatian Institute of Brain Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- UCL Centre for Advanced Biomedical Imaging, University College of London, London, UK
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- Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Neuroscience Research Australia and UNSW Medicine, Sydney, Australia
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- Center for Translational Neuromedicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
- Center for Translational Neuromedicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Translational Neuromedicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Weil Cornell Medicine, Department of Radiology, Brain Health Imaging Institute, New York City, New York, USA
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- C.J. Gorter MRI Center, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Naganawa S, Ito R, Kawamura M, Taoka T, Yoshida T, Sone M. Association between the Putative Meningeal Lymphatics at the Posterior Wall of the Sigmoid Sinus and Delayed Contrast-agent Elimination from the Cerebrospinal Fluid. Magn Reson Med Sci 2024; 23:80-91. [PMID: 36653154 PMCID: PMC10838717 DOI: 10.2463/mrms.mp.2022-0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the characteristics of the putative meningeal lymphatics located at the posterior wall of the sigmoid sinus (PML-PSS) in human subjects imaged before and after intravenous administration (IV) of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). The appearance of the PML-PSS and the enhancement of the perivascular space of the basal ganglia (PVS-BG) were analyzed for an association with gender, age, and clearance of the GBCA from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). METHODS Forty-two patients with suspected endolymphatic hydrops were included. Heavily T2-weighted 3D-fluid attenuated inversion recovery (hT2w-3D-FLAIR) and 3D-real inversion recovery (IR) images were obtained at pre-administration, immediately post-administration, and at 4 and 24 hours after IV-GBCA. The appearance of the PML-PSS and the presence of enhancement in the PVS-BG were analyzed for a relationship with age, gender, contrast enhancement of the CSF at 4 hours after IV-GBCA, and the washout ratio of the GBCA in the CSF from 4 to 24 hours after IV-GBCA. RESULTS The PML-PSS and PVS-BG were seen in 23 of 42 and 21 of 42 cases, respectively, at 4 hours after IV-GBCA. In all PML-PSS positive cases, hT2w-3D-FLAIR signal enhancement was highest at 4 hours after IV-GBCA. A multivariate analysis between gender, age, CSF signal elevation at 4 hours, and washout ratio indicated that only the washout ratio was independently associated with the enhancement of the PML-PSS or PVS-BG. The odds ratios (95% CIs; P value) were 4.09 × 10-5 (2.39 × 10-8 - 0.07; 0.0078) for the PML-PSS and 1.7 × 10-4 (1.66 × 10-7 - 0.174; 0.014) for the PVS-BG. CONCLUSION The PML-PSS had the highest signal enhancement at 4 hours after IV-GBCA. When the PML-PSS was seen, there was also often enhancement of the PVS-BG at 4 hours after IV-GBCA. Both observed enhancements were associated with delayed GBCA excretion from the CSF.
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- Shinji Naganawa
- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Kobayashi M, Yoshida T, Sugimoto S, Naganawa S, Sone M. Disruption of the Blood-Perilymph Barrier Preceding Endolymphatic Hydrops Formation in Meniere's Disease. Otol Neurotol 2023; 44:e766-e767. [PMID: 37590878 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000003981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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- Masumi Kobayashi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Connor S, Grzeda MT, Jamshidi B, Ourselin S, Hajnal JV, Pai I. Delayed post gadolinium MRI descriptors for Meniere's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Radiol 2023; 33:7113-7135. [PMID: 37171493 PMCID: PMC10511628 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-09651-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Delayed post-gadolinium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detects changes of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) within the inner ear in Meniere's disease (MD). A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to summarise the diagnostic performance of MRI descriptors across the range of MD clinical classifications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Case-controlled studies documenting the diagnostic performance of MRI descriptors in distinguishing MD ears from asymptomatic ears or ears with other audio-vestibular conditions were identified (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus databases: updated 17/2/2022). Methodological quality was evaluated with Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies version 2. Results were pooled using a bivariate random-effects model for evaluation of sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). Meta-regression evaluated sources of heterogeneity, and subgroup analysis for individual clinical classifications was performed. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 66 unique studies and 3073 ears with MD (mean age 40.2-67.2 years), evaluating 11 MRI descriptors. The combination of increased perilymphatic enhancement (PLE) and EH (3 studies, 122 MD ears) achieved the highest sensitivity (87% (95% CI: 79.92%)) whilst maintaining high specificity (91% (95% CI: 85.95%)). The diagnostic performance of "high grade cochlear EH" and "any EH" descriptors did not significantly differ between monosymptomatic cochlear MD and the latest reference standard for definite MD (p = 0.3; p = 0.09). Potential sources of bias were case-controlled design, unblinded observers and variable reference standard, whilst differing MRI techniques introduced heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS The combination of increased PLE and EH optimised sensitivity and specificity for MD, whilst some MRI descriptors also performed well in diagnosing monosymptomatic cochlear MD. KEY POINTS • A meta-analysis of delayed post-gadolinium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of Meniere's disease is reported for the first time and comprised 66 studies (3073 ears). • Increased enhancement of the perilymphatic space of the inner ear is shown to be a key MRI feature for the diagnosis of Meniere's disease. • MRI diagnosis of Meniere's disease can be usefully applied across a range of clinical classifications including patients with cochlear symptoms alone.
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- Steve Connor
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
- Department of Neuroradiology, King's College Hospital, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
- Department of Radiology, Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- King's Technology Evaluation Centre, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- King's Technology Evaluation Centre, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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Sone M, Kobayashi M, Yoshida T, Naganawa S. Pathophysiological analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss by magnetic resonance imaging: A mini scoping review. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1193104. [PMID: 37153681 PMCID: PMC10159174 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1193104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective To summarize the pathophysiological analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), focusing on the findings of high signal or endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in the inner ear. Methods We summarize the published studies of our research group regarding the pathophysiological analysis of ISSNHL on MRI and review related clinical articles that have reported significantly high signal or the existence of EH in ears with ISSNHL. Results Pre-contrast high signal on MRI may indicate minor hemorrhage or increased permeability of surrounding vessels to the perilymph, whereas post-contrast high signal indicates breakdown of the blood-labyrinth barrier, in which irreversible changes would lead to poor prognosis. In some cases of ISSNHL, primary EH could be pre-existing and may be a risk factor for the onset of ISSNHL. Conclusion Analysis of ISSNHL by cutting-edge MRI evaluation could provide useful information for elucidating its pathophysiology and for predicting prognosis in this disease.
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- Michihiko Sone
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- *Correspondence: Michihiko Sone,
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Yoshida T, Naganawa S, Kobayashi M, Sugimoto S, Katayama N, Nakashima T, Kato Y, Ichikawa K, Yamaguchi H, Nishida K, Sone M. 17O-labeled water distribution in the human inner ear: Insights into lymphatic dynamics and vestibular function. Front Neurol 2022; 13:1016577. [DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1016577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We evaluated the inner ear distribution of 17O-labeled saline administered to the human tympanic cavity. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed after intratympanic administration in five healthy volunteers and one patient with cochlear endolymphatic hydrops. In all volunteers, 17O-labeled water permeated the cochlear basal turn and vestibule at 30 min and disappeared gradually within 2–4 h. All participants experienced positional vertigo lasting a few hours to a few days. Visualization of 17O-labeled water distribution in the endolymphatic space of the posterior ampulla showed indistinct separation of endolymph and perilymph in the cochlea and most of the vestibule in all participants. Intralabyrinthine distribution of 17O-labeled water differed from that in previous reports of intratympanically administered gadolinium-based contrast agent. 17O-labeled water in the endolymphatic space may cause heavier endolymph and positional vertigo. These results of this study may add new insights for investigating the distribution and the effects of molecules in the inner ear after the intratympanic administration in living humans.
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