Closing the (Vascular) Loop: What Matters in Neurovascular Conflicts

There is an abundance of literature regarding neurovascular conflicts. Yet, when we look at a case in the reading room, radiologists may find asking: “what should we look for and what should we mention in the report?” In this article, we discuss the important aspects of imaging technique, anatomy, and pathology of the cranial nerves with emphasis on the relevant aspects to the radiologist, closing any loops the radiologists may have in knowledge of the neurovascular conflicts on imaging, and increasing radiologists' comfort level interpreting these cases.