Welcome to Classifications and Online Calculators in Radiology

This site was build along with the Atlas of Radiology Images to support your knowledge in radiology.

You will find here:

that are used in radiology and related fields with free access.

Moreover:

  • Some pages are accompanied by illustrations
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The concept of this website is based on a previous site that was founded in 2008 and is still up and running. The website is composed as a book, where all sources are properly referenced, according to a good practice in scientific publications.

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    Kernohan grading of astrocytomas

    The Kernohan grading system was fist described in 1949 and is no longer used. It was replaced by the WHO grading system.

    Grade Description
    Grade 1 benign astrocytoma
    Grade 2 low-grade astrocytoma
    Grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma
    Grade 4 glioblastoma

    References:

    1. KERNOHAN JW, MABON RF. A simplified classification of the gliomas. Proc Staff Meet Mayo Clin. 1949 Feb 2;24(3):71–5.

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