Behind the Name: Eponyms of Neuroradiology

There are numerous eponyms encountered within the field of neuroradiology given its rich history. Throughout medicine, eponyms are frequently used to communicate complex pathologies and also to honor contributing individuals. The purpose of this article is to review and describe commonly used eponyms in neuroradiology. The learning objective of the article was to understand the historical context and figures behind the eponymous names of disease states that are well-known to neuroradiologists.

Learning Objective: Understand the historical context and figures behind the eponymous names of disease states that are well-known to neuroradiologists.