Arrested pneumatization of the sphenoid

Case contributed by David Little
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic headache

Patient Data

Gender: Female

Axial CT head

ct

Lesion in the sphenoid bone in the region of the sphenoid sinus which is of fat density.

Case Discussion

Failure of pneumatization of the sphenoid bone is an anatomical variant which can be misinterpreted as pathology. It is a skeletal 'do not touch' lesion that does not require further investigation.

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