Quadrigeminal cistern lipoma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
mri

Small well defined lesion in the left paramedian region of the quadrigeminal cistern. It elicits a high signal on both T1 and T2, attenuated on fat sat sequences with blooming artifact on GE. No enhancement is seen on postcontrast sequences. A mild extension into the lower aspect of the aqueduct of Sylvius is noted with mild dilatation of the 3rd and lateral ventricles (hydrocephalus).

Case Discussion

MRI features characteristic of a quadrigeminal cistern lipoma obstructing the aqueduct of Sylvius with mild hydrocephalus.

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