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Acoustic neuroma

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard
From the case: Acoustic neuroma
Modality: MRI
  • <p>Coronal T1 with contrast</p> Case courtesy of Dr Ian Bickle

Coronal T1 with contrast

Case courtesy of Dr Ian Bickle

Case Discussion:

Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) accounts for 75-90% of cerebellopontine angle masses.

Intensely enhancing post contrast (Gd-DTPA) with low signal centre (this image)

Reference

Danhert W. Radiology Review Manual, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

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