Colloid cyst

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Young patient presented with chronic headache.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female

CT brain

ct

Rounded hyperdense lesion at the foramen of Monro without (at least at present) evidence of obstructive hydrocephalus. 

Case Discussion

Appearances are characteristic of a colloid cyst. Whether or not it is responsible for the headaches which prompted imaging is uncertain, although these lesions can result in sudden obstruction to ventricular outflow, acute hydrocephalus and sudden death. 

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