A history of neuroradiology in Italy.

The history of Italian neuroradiology is marked by a series of events peculiar to Italy. Italy was among the first European countries in which neuroradiology developed as an independent discipline, overcoming the obstacles presented by the notorious political situation and the failure of central government to implement long-term planning strategies. Some apparently minor events will be recalled here to give an idea of the Italian background and the relations between neuroradiology and allied disciplines that have influenced its development.