CT and MR imaging of fourth ventricular meningiomas.
True fourth ventricular meningiomas are rare. We report two cases, one with typical CT, angiographic, and magnetic resonance (MR) appearances and one with atypical features of central cyst formation on CT and MR. The utility of MR in demonstrating intraventricular location in three imaging planes is illustrated. Given the rarity of these tumors, atypical features may preclude accurate preoperative diagnosis, even with MR.
Perry
R D
RD
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Parker
G D
GD
Hallinan
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000473:pathology*; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed