Presentation
Headache, incidental finding
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Left MCA trifurcation aneurysm
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Large hyperdense mass with calcification in its wall contiguous with the left MCA trifurcation (best seen on the coronal) = aneurysm
Case Discussion
Large cerebral aneurysms can have unusual appearances and sometimes, especially when thrombosed, can mimic masses. Preoperative recognition is crucial.