Neuroradiology case approach-Haemangioblastoma
Young male with headache
Differentials include
Vein of galen aneurysm-
- normally presents early
- straight sinus will be full and dilated
- multiple flow voids with thrombosis likely
- Sup sag sinus will also be full
- DW could show penumbra of restriction
Pilocytic astrocytoma----------possible
- unusual location
- Flow voids unusual as it is low grade tumour
- perilesional oedema possible
Epidermoid---------------------possible
- No restriction on diffusion
- normally does not enhance
Pineal gland tumour-------possible
- usually midline
- heterogenous enhancement
- goes to flooor of third ventricle
What we suggested is haemangioblastoma
- unusual location
- nodule is typical
- Bleed not present
- no oedema usually
Case by Dr MGK Murthy
Neuroradiology case approach-Haemangioblastoma
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
on
Friday, April 10, 2009
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Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Friday, April 10, 2009
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Sumer Sethi
Unique blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurship, heading leading firms in India- Teleradiology Providers, pioneering company providing teleradiology services and DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) Premier test preparation institute in India for MD/MS/MCI preparation. He has also been an invited faculty member at various conferences, including Teleradiology in IRIA 2008 and 2011, Hospital Build Middle East, Congress of the Brain Tumor Radiology in Neuro-oncology Society. Dr. Sethi is Editor-in-Chief of Internet Journal of Radiology. He has a keen interest in Web 2.0 technologies and in maintaining his famous radiology blog, which has been featured in multiple international journals.
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