Virchow–Robin spaces
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Virchow–Robin spaces are perivascular, fluid-filled spaces that surround blood vessels as they penetrate the brain, visible on neuroimaging and often associated with various neurological conditions.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Virchow–Robin spaces canonical | 1 |
| perivascular Virchow–Robin spaces | 1 |
| perivascular spaces | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T568802 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Virchow–Robin spaces Context triple: [Rudolf Virchow, hasEponym, Virchow–Robin spaces]
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MVD
The MVD was the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs, a powerful state security and police organ that, among other functions, administered the Gulag forced labor camp system.
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The Human Brain
The Human Brain is a popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains the structure, function, and mysteries of the human brain for a general audience.
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MRU
MRU is the three-letter ISO 4217 currency code for the Mauritanian ouguiya, the official currency of Mauritania.
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Anna M. Kross Center
The Anna M. Kross Center is a large jail facility on Rikers Island in New York City that primarily houses male detainees and includes specialized units for mental health and substance use treatment.
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MCI-Shirley
MCI-Shirley is a medium- and minimum-security state prison for men located in Shirley, Massachusetts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Virchow–Robin spaces Target entity description: Virchow–Robin spaces are perivascular, fluid-filled spaces that surround blood vessels as they penetrate the brain, visible on neuroimaging and often associated with various neurological conditions.
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A.
MVD
The MVD was the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs, a powerful state security and police organ that, among other functions, administered the Gulag forced labor camp system.
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B.
The Human Brain
The Human Brain is a popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains the structure, function, and mysteries of the human brain for a general audience.
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C.
MRU
MRU is the three-letter ISO 4217 currency code for the Mauritanian ouguiya, the official currency of Mauritania.
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D.
Anna M. Kross Center
The Anna M. Kross Center is a large jail facility on Rikers Island in New York City that primarily houses male detainees and includes specialized units for mental health and substance use treatment.
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E.
MCI-Shirley
MCI-Shirley is a medium- and minimum-security state prison for men located in Shirley, Massachusetts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
anatomical structure
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neuroanatomical feature ⓘ perivascular space ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Virchow–Robin spaces
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surface form:
perivascular Virchow–Robin spaces
Virchow–Robin spaces ⓘ
surface form:
perivascular spaces
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| are |
fluid-filled spaces
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normal anatomical finding ⓘ pial-lined spaces ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Parkinson's disease
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surface form:
Parkinson disease
aging ⓘ cerebral amyloid angiopathy ⓘ cerebral small vessel disease ⓘ cognitive impairment ⓘ dementia ⓘ glymphatic system dysfunction ⓘ hypertension ⓘ lacunar infarcts ⓘ migraine ⓘ multiple sclerosis ⓘ traumatic brain injury ⓘ white matter hyperintensities ⓘ |
| boundedBy |
pia mater
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vascular adventitia ⓘ |
| canBe |
enlarged
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incidental finding on neuroimaging ⓘ |
| commonLocation |
basal ganglia
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centrum semiovale ⓘ hippocampus ⓘ midbrain ⓘ |
| contain | interstitial fluid ⓘ |
| differentialDiagnosisIncludes |
cystic neoplasm
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lacunar infarct ⓘ neuroepithelial cyst ⓘ |
| doNotEnhanceWith | gadolinium contrast on MRI ⓘ |
| enlargementAssociatedWith |
neurodegeneration
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neuroinflammation ⓘ vascular risk factors ⓘ |
| filledWith | cerebrospinal fluid-like fluid ⓘ |
| location |
brain
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central nervous system ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Charles Philippe Robin
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Rudolf Virchow ⓘ |
| roleIn |
interstitial fluid drainage
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waste clearance from brain parenchyma ⓘ |
| signalCharacteristic | CSF-like signal on MRI ⓘ |
| surround | small penetrating blood vessels ⓘ |
| visibleOn |
MRI FLAIR images
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MRI T2-weighted images ⓘ magnetic resonance imaging ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Virchow–Robin spaces Description of subject: Virchow–Robin spaces are perivascular, fluid-filled spaces that surround blood vessels as they penetrate the brain, visible on neuroimaging and often associated with various neurological conditions.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
perivascular spaces
this entity surface form:
perivascular Virchow–Robin spaces