Cerebral varix simulating a meningioma: use of 3D magnetic resonance venography for diagnosis.
A rare isolated cerebral varix of a superficial convexity cortical vein was described. On conventional magnetic resonance images, the varix was initially interpreted as a meningioma but a subsequent 3D magnetic resonance venography revealed the varix and the associated venous anatomy clearly.
Tanju
Sumru
S
Department of Radiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. sumrutanju@yahoo.com
Ustuner
Evren
E
Deda
Haluk
H
Erden
Ilhan
I
D000328:Adult; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008579:Meningioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA