Choroidal fissure cyst

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headache and fainting.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Brain

mri

Small left choroidal fissure cyst measuring 1.7 x 0.8 x 1.3 cm in dimensions, indenting the left mesial temporal lobe.  

Case Discussion

MRI features are consistent with a left choroidal fissure cyst. It is usually asymptomatic and unrelated to patient's complain. It has a characteristic location at the choroidal fissure with MRI signal identical to CSF. No, follow up or further management is required.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.